NINE SPICES HOT POT
2543 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD STE 1 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33761
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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. 0ppm chlorine. There is not sanitizer in the dish machine and the operator has run out. Operator went to a neighboring establishment and was able to get sanitizer. Dishmachine tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish above ready to eat cauliflower in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Mussel tags not maintained for 90 days. Mussels that are in the walk in have current tags on the bag. Operator has been keeping clam tags but not mussel tags. He states that the mussels are received once a month.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strip for chlorine. Inspector provided operator with some test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof for employee Ben who is a sushi chef
22-38-5Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator has run out of sanitizer for the dishmachine. There is no other safe for food contact sanitizer available. Operator was able to borrow chlorine sanitizer from neighboring restaurant. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing employee training for Ben who has been employed for 8 months.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves all food raw to customer who then cooks food themselves. No consumer advisory on menu or posted in restaurant. Provided operator with consumer advisory which is now posted on the wall at the exit of the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Shrimp on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle in contact with bean sprouts.operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Meatballs and dumplings in freezer not covered. Operator covered foods. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:51 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.