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NINE SPICES HOT POT

6851 66 ST N · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3449414
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8738441
DBPR license6217511

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of bamboo shoots dented on seam. Item discarded.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority22-41-4

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. 0 ppm, sanitizer line draining onto floor when cycle is activated. Repair called.

Intermediate 5

#11Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tofu. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Soda nozzles on soda machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for scoop in cornstarch and floor. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Second cooler has broken tile going into walk in freezer.

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Unreadable sign in dish area.

#5Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Dish machine drain. Running into floor drain, repair called.

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Ice cream tubs at salad buffet area.

#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Pipe under scape table in dish area .

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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.