SACRED SPICE TAMPA BAY
2325 ULMERTON RD STE 28, CLEARWATER, FL 33762
License #6216901
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Failing Health Score
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SACRED SPICE TAMPA BAY in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 67 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 11, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 35 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 18 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 11, 2026 shows 18 observation rows: 2 critical, 7 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers squeeze bottles at cook line
- [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.
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- [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
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large mixer back or restaurant soiled
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
- [33-30-4] Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Multiple toilets inside enclosure.
- [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
- [31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Mop sink.
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage container
- [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
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Large silver bowls of rice on floor front of large pot. Moved to shelf
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes up to go on floor. dry storage.
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