SPICE STATION
1438 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Rosemary District
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use rice scoop stored in standing water on the expo line. Employee removed the scoop to be sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employees cutting unwashed carrots and scallions.. Employees washed the cut and uncut items. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5: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. See stop sale. Brown rice on time as a public health control stored in the expo line area with no time mark. Owner stated the rice had been on time for approximately 30 minutes. Owner placed a time mark on the rice. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used the hand washing sink in the expo area to fill a container. Employee discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water in the sushi and wait station area. Owner removed the utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4: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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitizer and called the technician. Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled utensils without washing hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of WD-40;stored next to food on a self under a preparation table. Owner removed the WD-40. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 5 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of ginger stored on the floor in the kitchen. Employee placed the containers on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered bowls of salad in preparation stored next to the hand washing sink in the wait station area. Employee removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their drink cup in the rim area then handled a clean knife without washing their hands. Employee removed the knife to be sanitized and washed their hands. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/8/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of ginger and soy sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen. Owner placed the items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water on the sushi line. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Krab thawing in standing water. Employee placed the krab under running water. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored over unwashed produce in the reach in cooler in the preparation area. Owner removed the pork. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw chicken then cleaned utensils without washing hand and changing gloves. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of soy sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Manager placed the items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over Cooked chicken in the stand up reach in cooler across from the three compartment sink. Owner placed the salmon below the Cooked chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 11-26-1: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. Emailed handouts.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).