Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville

Last inspected:

3333 Sw 34 St, Gainesville, FL 32608
Overview

Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville has been inspected 18 times between February 2023 and December 2025, accumulating 90 violations — an average of 5.0 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been documented in 11 of the last 6 inspections, with employee health policy violations appearing in at least 5 inspections, handwashing and hand-washing facility violations cited repeatedly across 6 inspections, and shell stock requirements violations documented in 5 inspections. Two administrative complaints were recommended following inspections on January 2, 2025 and September 4, 2024. Portable fire extinguisher gauges were found in the red zone on three occasions: July 23, 2025, November 27, 2023, and July 25, 2023. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 identified 21 violations including high-priority employee health policy, shell stock requirements, and handwashing violations, with the inspection disposition recorded as Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

18Inspections
90Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 5 violations / inspection 5 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the Fire extinguisher by the restroom doors, indicates it is not fully charged.
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the fire extinguisher by the back door is in the red zone. **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the fire extinguisher by the back door is in the red zone.

Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections15 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville last inspected?
Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 1, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville had?
Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville find?
Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville was most recently inspected on December 1, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville ever been shut down?
No, Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
Has Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Nine Spices Hotpot in Gainesville operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Nine Spices Fondue (2023-2023).

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