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
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
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 chlorine . Reviewed with manager . Triple sink set up 50 ppm
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on soap dispenser on wall near preparation table in kitchen . Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ghee at 77 F on counter placed on counter at 10:00 am over 4 hours Cooked cauliflower 50 F made previous day in cooler overnight no temperatures taken – see stop sale . Manager discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ghee at 77 F on counter placed on counter at 10:00 am over 4 hours Cooked cauliflower 50 F made previous day in cooler overnight – see stop sale . Manager discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-38-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Cut tomato 48 F at 2:30 pm cut at 10:00 am -manager discarded cut tomatoes **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut tomato 48 F at 2:30 pm cut at 10:00 am -manager discarded cut tomatoes **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Goat reheated to 135 F cooked reheated goat 184 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 131 F in warmer unplugged . Manager plugged in warmer . Recheck
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – – Food-contact surface ( cutting boards ) soiled with food debris at cook line – mixer soiled with food debris . Reviewed with manager
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mixer and trash can in front of hand wash sink in dish washing area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times . Manager relocated mixer and trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand wash sink in food prep area . Employee repaired plumbing by removing a balloon attachment . Reviewed with manager. Employee placed paper towels at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kurpech Bhor expired 9/16/24. Reviewed with manager
Basic 12
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager .
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep table in kitchen . Reviewed with manager
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Metal pans on shelf in dish washing area . Reviewed with manager
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area . Reviewed with manager
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cook line . Reviewed with manager .
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at cook line opposite grill
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. -Soiled reach in cooler handles -soiled shelves at cook line and food prep areas – heavily soiled hinges on reach in coolers at cook line – gaskets soiled on reach in coolers at cook line and soiled gaskets on walk in cooler door
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line and expo areas
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on shelves at expo line . Reviewed with manager
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and faucet/handle at hand wash sink at the cook line . Reviewed with manager .
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:48 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.