SACRED SPICE TAMPA BAY
2325 ULMERTON RD STE 28 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33762
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen. 1 live fly behind bar. 2 live flies in back room left side of kitchen. **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Fogger pesticide in dry storage. Owner discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under prep table at cook line **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked cauliflower (55F – Cold Holding) made yesterday in reach In cooler across from cook line. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked cauliflower (55F – Cold Holding) made yesterday in reach In cooler across from cook line. Manager discarded. Red sauce (55F – Cold Holding) put ice on top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat grinder soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at bar had a bug zapping device in Hand washing sink. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In most containers used for dispensing. Sugar, sauces, dry products, wet products. Owner removed all bowls used. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most handles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In front of soda boxes. **Warning**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Meat press stored on floor of near liquor cabinet. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry storage on floor near bar area. Manager cleaned and sanitized the area. 1 dead roach behind prep table near can opener. Manager cleaned and sanitized the area. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone, keys ear pod on prep table at back prep table. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cook line **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Most microwaves in kitchen soiled. **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Bar Hand washing sink pipe leaking onto floor below ice maker. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:13 PM.
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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.