Spice Indian Cuisine in Sarasota
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3550 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231Spice Indian Cuisine in Sarasota has accumulated 237 violations across 19 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.5 violations per inspection—more than double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, with management awareness cited in 4 of the last 5 inspections, employee health policy violations appearing in at least 5 inspections, and food contact surface violations documented across multiple years. The facility has never been emergency-closed but has received a Warning Issued disposition twice and an Administrative Complaint Recommended disposition once, indicating formal escalation of compliance concerns. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 identified 15 violations including four high-priority findings (management awareness, time as control, food contact surfaces, employee health reporting) and was completed with no further action, though a prior inspection three days earlier on December 4, 2024 had issued a warning for eight violations including high-priority employee health reporting and handwashing facility violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Spice Indian Cuisine in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Spice Indian Cuisine in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections37 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections41 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Spice Indian Cuisine in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Spice Indian Cuisine in Sarasota last inspected?
- Spice Indian Cuisine in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 4, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Spice Indian Cuisine in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Spice Indian Cuisine in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Spice Indian Cuisine in Sarasota had?
- Spice Indian Cuisine in Sarasota has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Spice Indian Cuisine in Sarasota find?
- Spice Indian Cuisine in Sarasota was most recently inspected on December 4, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Spice Indian Cuisine in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Spice Indian Cuisine in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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