SACRED SPICE TAMPA BAY

2325 ULMERTON RD STE 28, CLEARWATER, Pinellas County. DBPR licence 6216901. 30 inspection visits from 2023-08-23 to 2026-08-21.

More time givenLast visit, 2026-08-21: follow-up visit, 0 high-priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic violations

8 of 9routine inspections with more high-priority violations than the Pinellas County average that year (0 had none)

4emergency closures recommended at an inspection since July 2023 (latest 2026-02-17)

1inspections prompted by a complaint

Emergency closures

From DBPR's weekly closure extracts, which cover 2025-12-29 to 2026-11-06 only. Reasons are DBPR's own wording.
Closed	Re-opened	Reason (DBPR)
2026-02-17	2026-02-18	Sewage back up

Every inspection visit

Newest first. Violations: high-priority / intermediate / basic. County average = high-priority violations at a first routine visit, Pinellas County, same fiscal year. Codes and descriptions are DBPR's; the inspector's written notes are on DBPR's site only.
Date	Visit	Result	High	Inter.	Basic	County avg	What was cited
2026-08-21	Follow-up visit	More time given DBPR: Call Back - Extension given, pending	0	4	7		6 areas 11 Personnel with infections restricted 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 33 Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean (x4) 40 Employee lockers provided and used, clean 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification (x3)
2026-08-11	Routine inspection	Warning: inspector to return DBPR: Warning Issued	5	13	17	1.13	17 areas 02 Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory (x4) 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x2) 10 In use food dispensing utensils properly stored (x3) 11 Personnel with infections restricted 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated (x4) 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x2) 24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils 25 Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x2) 33 Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean (x4) 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof 40 Employee lockers provided and used, clean 41 Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used properly (x3) 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification (x3)
2026-02-18	Follow-up visit	Allowed to reopen DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Complied	0	0	2		2 areas 06 Potentially hazardous food properly thawed 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
2026-02-17	Routine inspection	Emergency closure recommended DBPR: Emergency order recommended	5	2	12	1.15	15 areas 02 Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory (x2) 03 Food Out of Temperature 06 Potentially hazardous food properly thawed 08 Food protection, cross-contamination 10 In use food dispensing utensils properly stored 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 25 Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed 28 Sewage and wastewater disposed properly 29 Plumbing installed and maintained (x2) 33 Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean (x2) 40 Employee lockers provided and used, clean 41 Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used properly 50 Current license properly displayed (x2) 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
2025-08-14	Routine inspection	Passed, no follow-up needed DBPR: Inspection Completed - No Further Action	1	2	9	1.15	8 areas 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x2) 10 In use food dispensing utensils properly stored (x2) 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 25 Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed (x2) 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x2) 41 Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used properly
2025-03-04	Follow-up visit	Corrected at follow-up DBPR: Call Back - Complied	0	0	0
2025-02-17	Follow-up visit	More time given DBPR: Call Back - Extension given, pending	2	2	5		7 areas 03 Food Out of Temperature (x2) 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x2) 29 Plumbing installed and maintained 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
2025-02-05	Routine inspection	Warning: inspector to return DBPR: Warning Issued	5	3	12	1.27	12 areas 01 Approved source 03 Food Out of Temperature (x2) 05 Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x2) 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (x3) 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x2) 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x2) 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean 29 Plumbing installed and maintained 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x2) 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded 50 Current license properly displayed (x2)
2024-09-24	Follow-up visit	Corrected at follow-up DBPR: Call Back - Complied	0	0	5		4 areas 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated (x2) 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean 24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
2024-09-23	Routine inspection	Referred for possible fine DBPR: Administrative complaint recommended	8	4	12	1.27	13 areas 01 Approved source (x2) 03 Food Out of Temperature (x4) 05 Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x3) 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated (x2) 21 Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x4) 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean 24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils 29 Plumbing installed and maintained 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x2) 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
2024-05-08	Follow-up visit	Allowed to reopen DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Complied	0	0	0
2024-05-08	Follow-up visit	Not yet allowed to reopen DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied	1	0	0		1 area 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
2024-05-07	Routine inspection	Emergency closure recommended DBPR: Emergency order recommended	8	6	9	1.55	12 areas 01 Approved source 03 Food Out of Temperature (x2) 05 Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x3) 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x3) 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean 29 Plumbing installed and maintained 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x2) 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x6) 41 Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used properly 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
2024-03-01	Follow-up visit	Allowed to reopen DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Complied	0	1	0		1 area 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
2024-03-01	Routine inspection	Emergency closure recommended DBPR: Emergency order recommended	2	1	1	1.55	3 areas 08 Food protection, cross-contamination 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x2)
2024-03-01	Follow-up visit	Not corrected at follow-up, referred for possible fine DBPR: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended	1	0	1		2 areas 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
2024-02-29	Follow-up visit	Not corrected at follow-up, referred for possible fine DBPR: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended	1	0	1		2 areas 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
2024-02-28	Follow-up visit	Not corrected at follow-up, referred for possible fine DBPR: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended	1	0	2		2 areas 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x2) 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
2024-02-21	Routine inspection	Warning: inspector to return DBPR: Warning Issued	5	3	9	1.55	14 areas 01 Approved source 03 Food Out of Temperature 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x2) 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean 24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils 29 Plumbing installed and maintained 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x3) 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved 40 Employee lockers provided and used, clean 41 Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used properly 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
2023-11-29	Complaint follow-up	Corrected at follow-up DBPR: Call Back - Complied	0	2	10		7 areas 02 Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory (x2) 05 Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x3) 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated (x2) 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean (x2) 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
2023-11-08	Complaint follow-up	Not corrected at follow-up, referred for possible fine DBPR: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended	0	4	11		9 areas 02 Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory (x2) 05 Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x3) 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated (x2) 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean (x2) 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x2) 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
2023-10-25	Complaint follow-up	Not corrected at follow-up, referred for possible fine DBPR: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended	2	4	17		13 areas 02 Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory (x2) 05 Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x3) 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated (x3) 21 Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored (x3) 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x2) 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean (x2) 24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils 29 Plumbing installed and maintained 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x2) 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
2023-10-24	Complaint inspection	Referred for possible fine DBPR: Administrative complaint recommended	11	9	34		22 areas 01 Approved source 02 Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory (x3) 03 Food Out of Temperature (x2) 05 Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed (x2) 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x6) 10 In use food dispensing utensils properly stored (x3) 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (x7) 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x4) 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated (x3) 21 Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored (x3) 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean (x3) 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean (x2) 24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils 25 Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed 29 Plumbing installed and maintained 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x4) 33 Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x2) 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x2) 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded 40 Employee lockers provided and used, clean 53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
2023-10-24	Follow-up visit	Not corrected at follow-up, referred for possible fine DBPR: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended	1	1	3		5 areas 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
2023-09-06	Follow-up visit	More time given DBPR: Call Back - Extension given, pending	2	1	3		6 areas 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
2023-08-28	Follow-up visit	Closure follow-up: more time given DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension	2	2	7		9 areas 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x2) 32 Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand-soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles 33 Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean (x2) 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x2) 45 Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient (FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY)
2023-08-26	Follow-up visit	Not yet allowed to reopen DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied	3	2	14		13 areas 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x2) 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean 25 Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed 29 Plumbing installed and maintained 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x2) 32 Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand-soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles 33 Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean (x2) 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x2) 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x4) 45 Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient (FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY)
2023-08-25	Follow-up visit	Not yet allowed to reopen DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied	3	3	18		15 areas 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x2) 11 Personnel with infections restricted 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (x2) 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean 24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils 25 Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed (x2) 29 Plumbing installed and maintained (x2) 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x2) 32 Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand-soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles 33 Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean (x2) 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x2) 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x4) 45 Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient (FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY)
2023-08-24	Follow-up visit	Not yet allowed to reopen DBPR: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied	4	3	22		17 areas 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x2) 11 Personnel with infections restricted 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (x2) 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean 24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils 25 Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed (x2) 29 Plumbing installed and maintained (x3) 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x2) 32 Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand-soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles 33 Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean (x2) 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x3) 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x5) 45 Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient (FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY) 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
2023-08-23	Routine inspection	Emergency closure recommended DBPR: Emergency order recommended	11	4	31	1.55	24 areas 01 Approved source 03 Food Out of Temperature (x2) 05 Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed 08 Food protection, cross-contamination (x4) 11 Personnel with infections restricted 12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (x4) 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located (x2) 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated (x3) 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean (x2) 24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils 25 Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed (x2) 29 Plumbing installed and maintained (x3) 31 Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed (x2) 32 Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand-soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles 33 Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean (x2) 35 Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof (x5) 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved (x5) 40 Employee lockers provided and used, clean 42 Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel 45 Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient (FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY) 48 Gas appliances - properly installed, maintained (FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY) 50 Current license properly displayed 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation

A routine inspection is one visit on one day. Inspectors in different counties record violations differently, so compare a count with its county average, not with a restaurant in another county. Nothing on this page is a rating. Source: DBPR inspection files, data as of 2026-11-09; DBPR's own record for this licence is the official one.