NINE SPICES HOT POT
2543 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD STE 1 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33761
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used to line food containers. Discussed the need to use only materials approved for food contact. **Repeat Violation**
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator obtained parasite distraction during inspection goin. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice no time mark. Operator was able to determine what time the rice was placed on time as a public health control and time stamped . **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, prep table in the rear of the kitchen near walk in cooler containing tools. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil in handwashing sink. Operator removed utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler- cooked pasta, soup. Operator moved food was able to determine the preparation date and will date mark an accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing clear liquid at fron line near conveyor not labeled. Discussed with operator that all spray bottles must be labeled with the contents common name.
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Large bin of sugar and rice have containers with no handle being used as a scoop. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-13-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom. Extra small wares and equipment stored in employee restroom. Discussed the need to remove all items from the restroom.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled cook line, prep areas and storage areas.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Food in containers on floor of freezer, oil stored on floor in kitchen next to cook line. Discussed the need to store food a minimum of 6 inches off the floor. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.shelves soiled in reach in cooler in first isle of kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:35 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.