Nine Spices Hot Pot
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
95
Score
Nine Spices Hot Pot has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Pinellas Park restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cooler near kitchen entrance door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
95
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher employee scrubbed dirty dishes then did not wash hands used three compartment sink to rinse hands.. Then touched newly cleaned dishes. Educated **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects at dish pit 5 live flying insects at back prep table flying and landing in trash can and landing on can opener. Employee took can opener to dish pit to wash. 8 live flying insects near floor drain in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. 2 bottles of RAID on shelf near management office back of bottles stated for resident use only. Employee discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken in food grade tubs above raw beef in food grade tubs in walk in cooler. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher employee scrubbed dirty dishes then did not wash hands used three compartment sink to rinse hands. Then touched newly cleaned dishes. Educated Employee did not know to use soup to wash hands. **Warning**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dishwasher employee scrubbed dirty dishes then did not wash hands used three compartment sink to rinse hands.. Then touched newly cleaned dishes. Educated **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Carts for water cups and bowl inside hand wash sink at dish pit. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Service station. Employee replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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 3 servSafe food handlers certificates. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in 2 control devices. Over top deli cooler and clean dish rack. Employee removed both control devices. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Accumulation pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cooler near kitchen entrance door **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.open employee beverage container of Red Bull beside clean plastic containers on shelves. Near cook line **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelves near cook line **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. All items in deli reach in cooler in water. Quail eggs, bean sprouts, cut cabbage, **Warning**
08B-31-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. All bins in dry storage open. Employee closed during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
20
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice spatula in 88 degrees water
10-05-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect at dishwasher area. Disposal of flying insect during inspection. Called spoke with Supervisor LDW. Education for pest control.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sheet pan of lamb over top open package of dumplings inside reach in freezer with plastic lid.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket inside hand wash sink near dishwasher. Bucket moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust rack reach in cooler.
22-31-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 8 near box soda area.
51-11-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Top of glass freezer when you first walk in kitchen
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Styrofoam cup for employee beverage on dry storage rack with clean plates and whisk.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Deli style reach in cooler across from dishwasher area. Squid, quail eggs, shrimp, mussels inside reach I cooler storage in undrained ice
08B-31-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler near dishwasher area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled Behind dishwasher
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed establishment making new sanitation buckets during walk through establishment was putting soap and chlorine together. Educated. Establishment replace buckets no soap added. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
30
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
32
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of bamboo shoots dented on seam. Item discarded.
01B-01-4
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.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
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**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Soda nozzles on soda machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
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**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Second cooler has broken tile going into walk in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Unreadable sign in dish area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Dish machine drain. Running into floor drain, repair called.
29-19-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream tubs at salad buffet area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Pipe under scape table in dish area .
29-03-4
30
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 32 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5lb can of hoisin sauce is dented around seam. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in n faucet in warewashing area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container stored in bowl of hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink, cooks line, and prep area. Operator cleared jammed paper towels dispensers. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle in wait station area containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Will email DBPR HR 5022-106. Shellfish Tag Guidance. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
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 removed from original packaging for more than 24 hours not date-marked. Will email DBPR Form 5030-049. Date Marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine diffusers soiled in wait station area.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of both ice machine/bins in kitchen and soda machine ice chute in wait station area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowls without handles are stored in container of cornstarch on shelf in dry-storage room. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks stored in dry-storage room not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing near office in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor along wall near rear exit door in kitchen. Operator discarded roaches. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk-in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep tables near cooks line are rusted. Shelves are rusted in warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching rice in container on shelf in dry-storage.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle touching raw beef in container on shelf in walk-in cooler. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in warewashing and bar area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. chicken base containers used to store food in upright cooler near dry-storage.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Food stored in conveyor belt not covered. Shelf in dry-storage room a. Cornstarch b. Sugar c. Rice. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Unwrapped spoon food contact surface not inverted. Operator removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall tiles are cracked in warewashing area.
36-24-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution in wait station area not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Employee added chlorine. Re checked. 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution in wait station area stored on the floor.
21-38-4
12
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 13 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 32 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf a. 4lb can of oyster sauce b. 5lb can of hoisin sauce c. 6lb can of baby corn d. Four 6lb cans of bamboo shoots. e. Unlabeled #10 can
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you grocery bags used to stored food in pan in walk-in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Will email DBPR Form 5030-165. Big 6 Foodborne illnesses.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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. Walk-in cooler a. Tofu
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice chute, and soda diffusers located in wait station are soiled with mold-like substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sinks near wok grill and warewashing area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for two employees hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Two employees have been employed for over 60 days and operator has no proof of employee training. Two recently hired employees. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email DBPR Form 5030-038. Eight major allergens.
53A-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles containing chemicals, hanging on drain boards on three-compartment sink are not labeled. Two spray bottles containing chemicals near hand wash sink in wait station area are not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf a. 4lb can of oyster sauce b. 5lb can of hoisin sauce c. 6lb can of baby corn d. Four 6lb cans of bamboo shoots. e. Unlabeled #10 can
08B-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of both ice machine/bins in located in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 5 Cutting boards on shelf above sink near mop sink.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee can of Red Bull on shelf with single-serve items near wok grill. Operator discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep tables near wok grill and walk-in cooler are rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in cooler a. Multiple containers of sauces are stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on pipe in front of wok grill. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in warewashing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach-in cooler doors in food preparation.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Dry-storage shelf a. Container of cornstarch b. Container of rice. Operator covered items. Walk-in cooler a. Raw bean sprouts
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at hand wash sink near dishmachine is leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth stored on reach-in cooler in prep area not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
9
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef in reach in cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items in dish room sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
67
Nov 15, 2022
Complaint Full
9 critical violations. 9 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 41 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Asprin on counter next to hand sink at servers station **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Multiple dishes of cooked and raw food on conveyor belt not covered. Buckets of seasoning on prep table not covered, employee placed lids on buckets during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer not washing hands between dirty and clean dishes. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling cut greens for immediate service with bare hands. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 60 dead flies on electrical box over reach in cooler. Flies were cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Opened bag of vegetable dumplings in open obtained of raw lamb, employee moved dumplings **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Foods on conveyor for customers not covered. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Foods on conveyor on time but not time marked. **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish area and front bar. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags stored in plastic bag in rear prep room not in chronological order **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
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. Portioned veggies from cans in food containers not dated. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining, can opener soiled, **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles next to had sink at servers station not labeled **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 30 dead flies in bug zapper over reach in cooler. Zapper was moved. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple CO2 tanks unsecured in dry storage area **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls, plates and eating utensils on inverted at servers station and near front entrance **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on handles of reach in cooler **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on microwave in dry storage, shelf over clean plates in dishwashing area, shelf over tea in server's station **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee preparing food in kitchen with no hair restraint **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple plastic bottles of soda stored on floor at servers station **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Hot pot seasonings stored outside behind restaurant under overhang. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in dry tea at servers station and in sugar in dry storage **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handles touching raw foods in double glass door reach in cooler, employee moved tongs. Ice scoop handle in ice machine touching ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Installed over conveyor reach in cooler **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance, gaskets on walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Pea sprouts being cut during inspection without being washed prior **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. At rear door, 1 fly present in dish machine area. **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam cups at server's station not inverted **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing pork in standing water. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area Floor soiled under ice machine and dish area. Floor soiled in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket in dry storage **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Multiple wet wiping clothes on prep tables in kitchen **Warning**
21-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nine Spices Hot Pot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nine Spices Hot Pot on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nine Spices Hot Pot?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nine Spices Hot Pot.
How does Nine Spices Hot Pot compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
Nine Spices Hot Pot most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pinellas Park average of 82.
Has Nine Spices Hot Pot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Nine Spices Hot Pot have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nine Spices Hot Pot means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Nine Spices Hot Pot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nine Spices Hot Pot is inspected around three times per year on average.
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