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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
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. 0 ppm empty container.
Intermediate 6
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice noodles cooling at room temperature. Put in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Xi Dong not available as manager. No one else available.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dish area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temperature in back prep area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:39 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.