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EL SABOR LATINO RESTAURANT

1515 E FLETCHER AVE B & C · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3474717
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8785714
DBPR license3916867

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat bananas. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Chicken (47F – Cold Holding); Chorizo (47F – Cold Holding); Beans (47F – Cold Holding) placed back in Walk-in after utilizing 8:00 first temperature 10:00 Second temperature 10:45 Operator closed walk in cooler door and removed lids. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate05-10-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen and dry storage not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting observed in dish drying area in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at back handwashing sink int kitchen. Provided operator with handwashing sign at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer near back door soiled. Hood filter soiled, discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice container on rack near back door not labeled, discussed with operator on labeling. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:11 PM.

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 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
2 observation(s)

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