Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SABOR LATINO

7710 CAUSEWAY BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 10, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3308219
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8220003
DBPR license3917342

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 10, 2023 10:38 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 11, 2023 9:45 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach next to reach in freezer in kitchen. 1 live roach on wall near buffet line. 1 live roach on wall buffet line and phone. 1 live roach on wall near buffet line on no smoking sign. Operator eliminated and cleaned. 1 live roach on sugar container in kitchen. 1 live roach on wall near back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 101 F, cooked 30 mins earlier. First temperature at 10:15 am. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with red liquid and windex bottle next to clean dishes in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen and can opener. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near coffee station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate53B-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
#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomato sauce, milk and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with red liquid. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near back door. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in reach in freezer. 1 dead roach on floor in kitchen near buffet line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee coffee creamer over for establishment in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speakers on dry storage shelf next to food for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in bulk rice of bulk rice container. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Tomato paste in reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at coffee station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:43 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 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.