SACRED SPICE TAMPA BAY
2325 ULMERTON RD STE 28 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33762
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
35 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-8High Priority – 2 Live, small flying insects found. **Warning**
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamin C beside clean spoons **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bucket empty under dishwasher activity using machine with wet dishes in rack observed. 0 ppm **Warning**
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bucket at Cook line used for spoons for cooking 99 degrees **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink quaternary was 500+ ppm now 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 13
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. All items on dry storage shelves and throughout restaurant educated **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large mixer back or restaurant soiled **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed 1 with internal food safety training Nivethraj February 26-cook Sam dec 25 prep Srilatha April 26 service Francisco prep Jan 25 **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed 1 with internal food safety training Nivethraj February 26-cook Sam dec 25 prep Srilatha April 26 service Francisco prep Jan 25 **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed papers on wall all out of date. Nivethraj February 26-cook Sam dec 25 prep Srilatha April 26 service Francisco prep Jan 25 **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Near large pot cooker employee added **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Walk in freezer observation of cooked chicken, plastic containers of soup no dates Educated **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 with internal food safety training Nivethraj February 26-cook Sam dec 25 prep Srilatha April 26 service Francisco prep Jan 25 **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside double door reach in cooler no date made Sunday rice sauce, employee labeled and dated All items WIC no dates employee labeled and dated during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Mop sink. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser **Warning**
16-53-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp was 100 degrees **Warning**
Basic 17
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage container **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. All items throughout establishment kitchen. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-01-4Basic – Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee iced tea front of microwave prep surface near rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple items stored beside spoons employees moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Large silver bowls of rice on floor front of large pot. Moved to shelf **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses employee moved . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-10-4Basic – Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes up to go on floor. dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-30-4Basic – Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Multiple toilets inside enclosure. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cleaned and cubed onions WIC **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers squeeze bottles at cook line **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 2:48 PM.
Violation category totals
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.