SOUTHERN SPICE'S
1251 E FOWLER AVE STE B2 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
35A-02-5High Priority – 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen.
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Chickpeas Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 6 moldy purple onions. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Weevils in flour and rice. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs 88°F
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice dessert 44°F, paysam 44°F. Operator placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-09-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach next to chest freezer. 2 live under prep table. 1 live on prep table. Presence of insects inside flour and rice in dry storage area.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found 80 in storage compartment under buffet. 50 in dry storage area.
41-23-4High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. On top of electrical box.
03A-04-4High Priority – Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 88°F on table at room temperature from day before.
Intermediate 3
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
14-77-6Intermediate – Reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Chest freezer by back door.
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry chicken, beets, chicken khorma in walk in cooler. Milk, onion sauce, chicken tandoori in reach in coolers.
Basic 16
23-15-4Basic – Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 on floor next to back door. 4 dead in sticky trap by back door. 5 dead in freezer. 1 in dry storage. 4 dead next to storage rack. 1 dead on prep table.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to ice machine and in kitchen. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen.
23-21-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
08B-30-4Basic – Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Rice, flour, beans.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In dry storage area. In walk in cooler. Case/container of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. In prep area.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On shelving in prep area.
23-23-4Basic – Table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. By ware washing area.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water heater and mop sink, and ice machine.
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Under ice machine.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:19 AM.
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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.