EL MANJAR SABOR LATINO LLC
7218 N ARMENIA AVE STE B, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-447-4652
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. The establishment is open and serving food to customers at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017037178 | Apr 7, 2017 | Sep 22, 2017 | $200 |
| 3--2015003603 | Jan 20, 2015 | Feb 19, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. The establishment is open and serving food to customers at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 packs of raw pork ears (63F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table at kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A pan of tomatoes stored on floor under prep table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over prepared vegetables and margarine in reach in cooler at time of inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed kitchen utensils stored on floor stand oven at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler handles are soiled at time of inspection.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed operator cutting cabbage and storing next to used mop and broom in pre area.
Food stored on floor.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged foods in individual plastic containers located in glass reach-in-cooler not properly labeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed operator slicing purple onions before washing. Discussed proper washing prior cutting procedure.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In kitchen area
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Grocery bags stored inside hand sink in prep area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front kitchen area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. In front kitchen area dining area
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 72 F on prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back kitchen area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauce in glass reach-in-cooler in dinning room not labeled.
Jun 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Apr 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jeniffer Borges Person In Charge
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By front dining door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container in dry storage
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemicals bottles stored on top of water machine in front kitchen area
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic containers and bags stored in hand sink in back kitchen area
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.