Sacred Spice Tampa Bay
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
90
Score
Sacred Spice Tampa Bay has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Clearwater restaurants, the typical score is 79; Sacred Spice Tampa Bay is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 3 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured dry storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In bucket on floor near three compartment sink. moved bucket into refrigerator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: No thawing during inspection **Time Extended**
06-01-5
90
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Men's one a day on counter with vegetable soup in being hot hold. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 90 degrees. Employee removed water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Was 02-17-2026 paid fee during inspection now 02-01-2027 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain backing up causing significant amount of water to build up behind cook line large pot area. Causing bad smell. Floor drain near prep sink near dishwasher stand water in floor drain. **Warning**
28-26-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler across from oven round cut into slices tomato (51F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (52F - Cold Holding); cooked squash (51F - Cold Holding) Moved all items to walk in freezer Table top cold unit yogurt sauce (57F - Cold Holding) Added ice to table unit. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Soup in walk in freezer no date mark. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice made yesterday no date mark reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl inside Rice and flour dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Unable to find. Establishment printed during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **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 phones on top of deli cooler across and on top of plastic wrap container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chef pour yellow soup from large pot into white plastic container on floor. Educated Large bag of flour on dry dry storage Employee moved **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed bones on ground near garage can. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go contain box on Floor dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Deli cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. floor drain under prep sink draining very slowly. Not able to walk through. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In bucket on floor near three compartment sink. moved bucket into refrigerator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - 3 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured dry storage **Warning**
51-11-4
21
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect inside drain at bar handwashing wash sink. Removed cleaned and sanitized area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine spray bottle at bar near ice machine. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. With drying rack with forks and spoons. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside bar handwashing sink removed cleaned and sanitized the area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup with espresso on food prep station table. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. White buckets on floor on walk in cooler filled with sauce.employee moved Boxed so food on floor of walk in freezer. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop inside rice flour at dry storage handle touching food.
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go container on floor of dry storage
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front area to go container right side up.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bag of chilli, cashews at dry storage rack opened. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
19
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager . - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep table in kitchen . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on shelf in dish washing area . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. -Soiled reach in cooler handles -soiled shelves at cook line and food prep areas - heavily soiled hinges on reach in coolers at cook line - gaskets soiled on reach in coolers at cook line and soiled gaskets on walk in cooler door - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
90
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen. 1 live fly behind bar. 2 live flies in back room left side of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Fogger pesticide in dry storage. Owner discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under prep table at cook line **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked cauliflower (55F - Cold Holding) made yesterday in reach In cooler across from cook line. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked cauliflower (55F - Cold Holding) made yesterday in reach In cooler across from cook line. Manager discarded. Red sauce (55F - Cold Holding) put ice on top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat grinder soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at bar had a bug zapping device in Hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In most containers used for dispensing. Sugar, sauces, dry products, wet products. Owner removed all bowls used. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most handles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In front of soda boxes. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Meat press stored on floor of near liquor cabinet. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry storage on floor near bar area. Manager cleaned and sanitized the area. 1 dead roach behind prep table near can opener. Manager cleaned and sanitized the area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone, keys ear pod on prep table at back prep table. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cook line **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Most microwaves in kitchen soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Bar Hand washing sink pipe leaking onto floor below ice maker. **Warning**
29-03-4
22
Nov 8, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Milk **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining, food storage containers soiled, can opener soiled, soda gun soiled at bar, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mixer and pan of dough blocking Hand washing sink. Mixer and dough were moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: mixer blocking hand washing sink. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Reviewed current plan review from 2017. Missing hand washing sink behind front bar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Missing hand washing sink behind front bar. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Missing hand wash sink from front bar area. No new plan review submitted. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers and walk in cooler handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
16-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets, rust pitting on shelves, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most cold holding units. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
39
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
14
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and emailed big six packet. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave on cook line, behind the flat top grill shows excessive accumulation of debris on interior of microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen, to the left of the three compartment sink, blocked by dough mixer. Employee moved the mixer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at bar. Operator provided paper towels. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen, to the left of the three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and land in containers, in walk-in cooler with blue door, not date marked. Operator date marked food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two staff training certificates that were expired. Operator has books and CFM to provide training and update certificates.
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License at time of inspection shows expiration date 2-1-2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in kitchen on the cook line. Employee placed fry oil on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -All ovens on cook line show accumulation of debris on interior of ovens. -stove top on cook line in kitchen show accumulation of food debris on top. -fry baskets on cookline show accumulation of food debris on handles. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
45
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. -Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Discussed using three compartment sink until dish machine is working **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over sauces in walk-in cooler Operator moved eggs during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -mosquito spray on top of dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - at hand sink next to three compartment sink -hand sink at cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - at hand sink next to three compartment sink -hand sink at cooks line Employee replenished hand sink at three compartment sink during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stove top at cooks line has accumulation of grease -pots at cooks line have accumulation of food residue -stained cutting board at cooks line -can opener blade has accumulation of food residue **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. -hand sink at cooks line -in bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
27-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -water bottles in hand sink at cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to scoop sugar at cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -in bar area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pots and plates at dish drying rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -stained cutting board at prep station **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -all employees at cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of food residue -drain cover soiled at prep sink -standing water at prep station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -bags with onions on floor at walk-in freezer (outside) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -spoon handle in rice at prep station near double door coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -stove ovens at cooks line have accumulation of food residue and debris -white microwave on prep table at cooks line has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Coca-Cola reach in cooler at cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - at hand sink next to three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf at pots on cooks line has accumulation of food residue -mixer head has accumulation of food residue -dough station has accumulation of power substances -reach in cooler gaskets at prep station have accumulation of food residue -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease -exterior of blender has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go plates on floor in dry storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -at prep station near double door reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
21-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -sugar container at shelf at cooks line -multiple food items in double door reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -equipments on the outside towards walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container in the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
14
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
23
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sacred Spice Tampa Bay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sacred Spice Tampa Bay on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sacred Spice Tampa Bay?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sacred Spice Tampa Bay.
How does Sacred Spice Tampa Bay compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Sacred Spice Tampa Bay most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Sacred Spice Tampa Bay's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sacred Spice Tampa Bay have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sacred Spice Tampa Bay 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 Sacred Spice Tampa Bay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sacred Spice Tampa Bay is inspected around four times per year on average.
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