SACRED SPICE TAMPA BAY

Name: SACRED SPICE TAMPA BAY
Address: 2325 ULMERTON RD STE 28, CLEARWATER, FL, 33762, US
Rating: 24

2325 ULMERTON RD STE 28, CLEARWATER, FL 33762

License #6216901

24 Grade F / 100

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August 21, 2026 · 11 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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SACRED SPICE TAMPA BAY in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 24 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 46 total violations — 5 critical, 17 major, 24 minor.

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The latest inspection on August 21, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: no critical rows, 4 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
[33-10-4] Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
[33-30-4] Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Multiple toilets inside enclosure.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple items stored beside spoons employees moved
[53B-13-5] 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. Observed 1 with internal food safety training Nivethraj February 26-cook Sam dec 25 prep Srilatha April 26 service Francisco prep Jan 25
[11-26-1] 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. Observed papers on wall all out of date. Nivethraj February 26-cook Sam dec 25 prep Srilatha April 26 service Francisco prep Jan 25
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[16-01-4] Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed 1 with internal food safety training Nivethraj February 26-cook Sam dec 25 prep Srilatha April 26 service Francisco prep Jan 25
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed 1 with internal food safety training Nivethraj February 26-cook Sam dec 25 prep Srilatha April 26 service Francisco prep Jan 25

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. All items on dry storage shelves and throughout restaurant educated
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses employee moved .
[10-17-4] knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line employee moved
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Large silver bowls of rice on floor front of large pot. Moved to shelf
[08B-17-4] Unwashed vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cleaned and cubed onions WIC
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[16-53-4] Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp was 100 degrees
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large mixer back or restaurant soiled
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes up to go on floor. dry storage.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Near large pot cooker employee added
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Mop sink.
[33-10-4] Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee iced tea front of microwave prep surface near rice.
[16-01-4] Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
[35A-02-8] 2 Live, small flying insects found.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple items stored beside spoons employees moved
[41-18-4] Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink quaternary was 500+ ppm now 200 ppm
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage container
[53B-13-5] 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. Observed 1 with internal food safety training Nivethraj February 26-cook Sam dec 25 prep Srilatha April 26 service Francisco prep Jan 25
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers squeeze bottles at cook line
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Walk in freezer observation of cooked chicken, plastic containers of soup no dates Educated
[11-26-1] 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. Observed papers on wall all out of date. Nivethraj February 26-cook Sam dec 25 prep Srilatha April 26 service Francisco prep Jan 25
[33-30-4] Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Multiple toilets inside enclosure.
[22-41-4] 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. Bucket empty under dishwasher activity using machine with wet dishes in rack observed. 0 ppm
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. All items throughout establishment kitchen. Employee moved
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside double door reach in cooler no date made Sunday rice sauce, employee labeled and dated All items WIC no dates employee labeled and dated during inspection
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamin C beside clean spoons
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed 1 with internal food safety training Nivethraj February 26-cook Sam dec 25 prep Srilatha April 26 service Francisco prep Jan 25
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed 1 with internal food safety training Nivethraj February 26-cook Sam dec 25 prep Srilatha April 26 service Francisco prep Jan 25
[10-05-5] In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bucket at Cook line used for spoons for cooking 99 degrees
[33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser