Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Warning

SABOR CHAPIN RESTAURANT

402 N WASHINGTON BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 30, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3753077
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13791579
DBPR license6806249

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. ; Fresco cheese (54F – Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (52F – Cold Holding); Ham (54F – Cold Holding); Sausage (53F – Cold Holding); Cooke pork (53F – Cold Holding). Owner stated all the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Owner placed bags of ice on the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon of bleach stored next to clean pans on a shelf in the three compartment sink area. Owner removed the bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sinks in the men's bathroom and the front counter area. Owner placed paper towels at the hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sink in the men's bathroom. Owner placed soap at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on the exhaust hood on the cook line soiled. Interior of both reach in freezers next to the cook line soiled. Handles on all reach in coolers on the cook line soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Wall next to the grill area covered with peeling foil. Owner removed the foil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.