Nine Spices Hotpot
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
55
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Nine Spices Hotpot stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Gainesville restaurant, which scores around 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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: cook line staff cutting herbs to be placed back in the cold hold unit, no gloves. Hands were washed, gloves were added. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed: a cook line staff wash hands in the second 3 compartment sink. He was instructed to wash in only a hand wash sink, and he did. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a food pan in the mid kitchen hand wash sink. The pan was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: multiple cases of food stored on the freezer floor.
08B-38-4
67
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Observed: the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. The empty jug was removed, and a fresh jug was being opened. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed: on the front line, personal lip moisturizer and floss stored on the microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-07-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed: kitchen staff move garbage can with gloved hands while holding squash/melon. They were then going to continue scraping with a spoon. Knowledgeable staff stopped them and had them remove their gloves and wash hands and re-glove. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: peanut sauce, made 2 times per week, from the owner, not dated in a reach-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed: kitchen staff cutting squash/melon and not wearing gloves. Hands were washed and gloves were added. **Corrected On-Site**
09-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pot in the front line hand wash sink. ALSO, a spoon in the kitchen hand wash sink .both were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed: 2 spray bottles with what is now described as water, unlabeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: employee food, drink and condiments in multiple reach-in coolers, prep tables and on storage containers, no sign stating employee food only. Some items were move to the bottom shelves. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-49-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed: beef stomach frozen in a prep sink full of water. No running water. Running water was added. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
41
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of ibuprofen on the back prep table. This was moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a bowl in the front line hand wash sink. This was removed. ALSO, a rubber spatula and green scrub pads were in the kitchen hand wash sink. These were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed lack of Certified Food Manager certification number on multiple forms. This was added during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bus tub of frozen pork on the floor in the walk-in freezer. This was moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 6 drink bottles stored on prep surfaces. These were all moved below. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
64
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed: in the cook line make table, brown paper towel used to line a cut fruit bowl. The paper towel was removed and deli paper will be added. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: metal and green scrubby in the back prep sink. These were placed by the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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/ Observed: 4+ kitchen staff, no Certified Food Manager present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed: new mops and and unused oil can stored on dry goods by the back door. The maintenance items were moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a back pack and jacket stored on napkins. The napkins were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed: preset plates, bowls and soup spoons not inverted at the conveyor areas and at the tables.
24-05-4
61
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed fresh clam tags with no date of last served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl in hand wash sink at front counter near register.
31A-11-4
82
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nine Spices Hotpot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nine Spices Hotpot on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nine Spices Hotpot?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nine Spices Hotpot.
How does Nine Spices Hotpot compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Nine Spices Hotpot most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Nine Spices Hotpot's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nine Spices Hotpot have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nine Spices Hotpot means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Nine Spices Hotpot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nine Spices Hotpot is inspected around three times per year on average.
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