SPICE INDIAN CUISINE
3550 CLARK RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed house made yogurt (75F – Cooling) in the walk on cooler. The operator stated the yogurt was prepared and held overnight. The operator discarded the yogurt. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (83F – Hot Holding) on the cook line at room temperature. The operator stated the chicken has been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator discarded the chicken. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-38-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Observed house made yogurt (75F – Cooling) in the walk on cooler. The operator stated the yogurt was prepared and held overnight. The operator discarded the yogurt. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (83F – Hot Holding) on the cook line at room temperature. The operator stated the chicken has been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator discarded the chicken. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. The operator discarded the brush. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn reach in cooler door gasket on the cook line.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed the wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets on the cook line soiled with food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:55 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.