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SACRED SPICE TAMPA BAY

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 24, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3322456
Visit number7
Inspection Visit ID8493107
DBPR license6216901

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Dishmachine 0ppm, three compartment sink set up chlorine 100ppm **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Dishmachine 0ppm during callback inspection. Triple sink has been set up for sanitising. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31A-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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Hand sink still missing from bar entrance, cook line and next to walk in cooler. Additional hand sinks installed on opposite end of triple sink and next to entrance to kitchen. A total of 8 hand sinks currently installed and operational with appropriate soap, paper towels and signage. Operator will be submitting remodel plans to address current layout and hand sink locations. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Establishment is still missing 1 hand wash sink behind the front bar. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 3

#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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic16-02-4

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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-17-4

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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:57 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
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.