Sacred Spice Tampa Bay

2325 Ulmerton Rd Ste 28, Clearwater, FL 33762 · Permanent Food Service · License 6216901

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 39 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 21, 2026

What drove the grade

2 Live, small flying insects found.High priority · not yet fixed · 34 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 11 routine inspection
5 high priority (2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 13 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 17 basic (5 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most
-58
Extension granted on Aug 21
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-3
Safety score39

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug112026

Routine inspection

35 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitAug 21, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
11 violations still not corrected:
- 4 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate4
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  More time given
  No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  More time given
  Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
  More time given
Basic7
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
  More time given
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  More time given
  Open dumpster lid.
  More time given
  Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  More time given
  Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  More time given
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 11, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
35 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 13 Intermediate
- 17 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135°F.
  Bucket at Cook line used for spoons for cooking 99 degrees
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 2 Live, small flying insects found.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
  Vitamin C beside clean spoons
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  Three compartment sink quaternary was 500+ ppm now 200 ppm
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate13
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  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
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  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
- Code 11, Employee health: 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
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120°F.
  Temp was 100 degrees
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Large mixer back or restaurant soiled
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Near large pot cooker employee added
  Fixed on the spot
  Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
  Mop sink.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Degreaser
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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
  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
  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 & 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
Basic17
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Multiple containers squeeze bottles at cook line
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
  Cleaned and cubed onions WIC
  Food stored on floor.
  Large silver bowls of rice on floor front of large pot. Moved to shelf
  Repeat violation
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  At cook line employee moved
  Fixed on the spot
  In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses employee moved .
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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.
  Repeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
  Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  All items throughout establishment kitchen. Employee moved
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  Multiple boxes up to go on floor. dry storage.
  Repeat violation
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  Open dumpster lid.
  Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  Multiple toilets inside enclosure.
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: 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
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  In dry storage container
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.