Inspection Report

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Extended

SACRED SPICE TAMPA BAY

2325 ULMERTON RD STE 28 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33762

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3322456
Visit number5
Inspection Visit ID8484308
DBPR license6216901

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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. Observed No chlorine at dishwasher manger changed. Dish machine still reading 0 ppm. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Oporator contacted the dishwasher company operator has until 8/30/23 to get working properly. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Oporator contacted the dishwasher company operator has until 8/30/23 to get working properly **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: Operator contacted the dishwasher company operator has until 8/30/23 to get working properly. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Operator contacted the dishwasher company operator has until 8/30/23 to get working properly. **Time Extended**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen. 1 live roach in employee restroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: 1 live roach found in office. Roach was killed, removed and sanitized. 1 dead roach in dining room. 1 dead roach by ice machine in bar area. 1 dead roach in kitchen by open flame for pots. All dead roaches were removed and area was sanitized. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Observed 1 live roach under dish machine during call back inspection. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: 1 rodent dropping on drain board of dish machine. 5 rodent droppings on shelf by soda box station. 1 rodent dropping in women's bathroom by bar. 1 rodent dropping in dining room. 1 rodent dropping in men's room by dining area. 4 rodent droppings in men's restroom by dining area. 1 dead roach in women's restroom by bar. Manager removed and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: 4 rodent droppings on sealed cans in dry goods storage area. Manager removed and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 5 Hand washing sinks removed. Hand washing sink removed by 3 compartment sink. Hand washing sink removed on other side of walk in cooler. Hand washing sink removed at end of cook line. Hand washing sink next to prep area by end of kitchen line removed. Hand washing sink removed from bar entrance area. Hand washing sink in other bar area not functioning. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Operator must be in compliance and have hand wash sinks replaced in original location on or before 8/30/23. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Operator must be in compliance and have hand wash sinks replaced in original location on or before 8/30/23. **Time Extended **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: Operator must be in compliance and have hand wash sinks replaced in original location on or before 8/30/23. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Operator contacted the dishwasher company operator has until 8/30/23 to get working properly. **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Oporator has not installed paper towels during call back inspection **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Observed no paper towels at Hand washing sink **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: No paper towels in women's restroom by bar area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and ceiling vents have built up food and dust debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacles in employee restroom and women's restrooms. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: No covered receptacles in employee restroom and women's restrooms. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic16-02-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dishmachine missing curtains. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. No cove molding on wall of pass through between kitchen and dry storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Q **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic33-19-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving rusted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
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.