NINE SPICES HOT POT
2543 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD STE 1 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33761
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (60F – held on counter)less than 4 hours, placed in cooler Chicken feet 50F cold hold ice used to keep chicken feet cold was not packed high enough to maintain the chicken feet in salad bar. Chicken feet were in bar less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice under chicken feet to come up to the sides of pan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-27: Cut tomatoes 69F held on counter. Operator placed tomatoes under refrigeration. Chicken feet 42-53F operator has the chicken feet on ice but it does not reach the sides of the container. Operator placed the chicken feet in a larger pan of ice to bring the ice up the sides. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
01C-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-27: **Time Extended**
01C-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Tabs thrown away before August. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-27: **Time Extended**
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available at time of inspection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-27: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-27: **Time Extended**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container no handle I bulk dry ingredient bin **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-27: **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints observed on staff involved in food preparation. Discussed the need to wear hair restraints when involved in food preparation. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-27: **Time Extended**
25-32-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Chicken base containers not approved for reuse being used for storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-27: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 28, 2026 11:15 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.