Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL MANJAR SABOR LATINO2

2710 W WATERS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3477007
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8788004
DBPR license3917045

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate12 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 5

#13High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in shopping bags in Reach in cooler adjacent to kitchen burners. Operator relocated all bread into food-grade approved bags during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over milk container in Reach in cooler adjacent to three compartment sink. Discussed with operator the importance of proper food storage for raw and Ready to eat foods. Operator relocated eggs to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked whole chicken 54F. Operator discarded chicken during time of inspection.

Stop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked whole chicken 54F. Operator discarded chicken during time of inspection.

#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle beneath kitchen prep table on top of a case of bottled water. Cleaning spray stored next to cooking oil inside kitchen. Discussed with operator the importance and safety in storing chemicals away from food. Operator relocated spray bottle and cleaning spray to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#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. No date marking on multiple food items in several Reach in coolers. Operator date marked food during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle beneath kitchen prep table on top of a case of bottled water Operator labeled spray bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold-like substance.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handleless container used in flour and corn flour bins located beneath kitchen prep table.

#3Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food not segregated in multiple kitchen Reach in coolers. Operator relocated all personal foods during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal handbag stored on top of food bin beneath prep table inside kitchen. Employee keys stored over kitchen prep table. Employee relocated handbag and keys to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee clean knife but did not sanitize. Request operator set up three compartment sink properly during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

#7Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handles inside salsa containers in kitchen Reach in cooler. Operator stored handles above the containers during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket inside 2 chest freezer at cash register soiled.

#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On multiple containers currently in use and on dry storage rack above three compartment sink.

#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#11Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drinks inside Reach in cooler adjacent to three compartment sink. Personal drinks on kitchen prep table. Operator relocated all drinks to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic29-40-4

Basic – Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. No backflow preventer on hose. Located at exterior of side building.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.