SPICE THAI SUSHI
3895 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33813 · 863.709.8321
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach on the shelf above the hand washing sink next to the far left flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers in the kitchen. The roach was eradicated and the area was washed, rinsed and sanitized.
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,950
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025067755 | Sep 4, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2022059301 | Dec 5, 2022 | Apr 3, 2023 | $750 |
| 3--2022037743 | Aug 1, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | — |
| 3--2022001793 | Jan 5, 2022 | Mar 9, 2022 | $800 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Viriya Chaisurivirat 3-21-2021
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 5, 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator washed a small white cutting board in the hand washing sink across from the walk in cooler. I had the operator to take the cutting board to the dishwasher to be washed,rinsed, and sanitized.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from the walk in cooler. The paper towels was replaced.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under fryers. Cook line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 5, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in coolers gaskets are soiled with heavy black mold- like substance on the doors.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 4, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. A bottle of Scope mouthwash on the bottom shelf of the prep table between the reach in coolers across from the cook line. The Scope was removed.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach on the shelf above the hand washing sink next to the far left flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers in the kitchen. The roach was eradicated and the area was washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 Rodent droppings under the beverage syrup rack in the dry storage area next to the hot water heater. 15 rodent droppings under the dry storage shelf where bulk white containers are stored. 8 rodent droppings on the side of the white chest style freezer in the dry storage area.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in coolers gaskets are soiled with heavy black mold- like substance on the doors.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves inside the sliding door reach in cooler in the outside storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top of the white interior plastic.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets are soiled with a black build up.
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Lining spring rolls inside the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook l8ne.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top of the white interior plastic.
Food stored on floor. A case of eggs inside the walk in cooler.
Food stored outside. Broccoli, Bok Choy, tomatoes etc. The products was moved to the inside walk in cooler. Next day call back inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets are soiled with a black build up.
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy by email.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets across from the cook line.
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in coolers gaskets is soiled with a black buildup.
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Sushi rice. Employee was able to determine the time and marked it.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy to their email
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. January 20, 2020.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Case of mixed vegetables inside the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in coolers gaskets is soiled with a black buildup.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
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.