RICE AND SPICE
11625 SHELDON ROAD, Tampa FL 33626 · 813-475-6955
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. No time mark for sushi rice at sushi station. Sushi Chef added time mark at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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. No time mark for sushi rice at sushi station. Sushi Chef added time mark at time of inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half not dated inside back kitchen reach in cooler. Manager added a date at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple words inside establishment with cut marks.
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Food stored on floor. Container of soy sauce stored on floor next to walk in cooler. Manager removed the bucket of soy sauce from floor at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two bags of frozen chicken thawing in room temperature next to deep fryers. Employee relocated, frozen chicken into front line reach in cooler. Discuss with employee proper thawing methods.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with liquids and sauces are not labeled inside establishment.
Apr 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Chlorine sanitizer tested at 0 PPM, dish machine unable to dispense chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. Instructed operator to set up three compartment sink with sanitizer at time of inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed one employee at front line, clean kitchen prep table with towel and proceed to touch dumplings without fresh washing, hands or changing gloves. Discussed proper hand washing with employee and manager. Employee washed his hands and wore new gloves at time of inspection.
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. No time mark for cooked white rice and for rice noodles located at front line cook. Operator at a time mark at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink blocked by multiple empty food containers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs, several metal scrubbers, a yellow sponge scrub, and a container of detergent stored inside front line handwashing sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Missing for Shane Phung.
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. No reporting agreement for John T., Trinity P., Shane P., Pedro R.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at sushi station. Operator provided soap at time with inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for cooked sticky rice, and cut tofu. Operator added date marking at time of the inspection.
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. Expired for Phalith L.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee at sushi station without a beard guard. Employee wore beard guard at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. One pack of white rice, one box of vinegar seasoning, one container of low sodium soy sauce, and one box of Sriracha hot sauce stored on floor in front of walk-in cooler. One container of shredded carrots, and one crate of raw shell eggs, stored on floor inside walk-in cooler. Employee relocated items off floor at time of inspection.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line, operator provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with purple and blue substance in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees prepping in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door gasket and walk-in cooler door gasket torn.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fry oils stored on floor at cook line.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris and sponges stored in handwash sink at cook line.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Test 0ppm. After prime sanitizer and ran dish machine multiple times, test 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw beef stored over canned sodas in walk-in cooler. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep table at cook line. Removed.
Food stored on floor. Multiple fry oils stored on floor under oven at cook line.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food containers stored in handwash sink at dish washing area. Removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in kitchen.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.