EL SABOR LATINO
701 RIDGEWOOD AVE, Holly Hill FL 32117 · 386-301-4125
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
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JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee cut limes and placed on plate with bare hands.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022002955 | Oct 26, 2021 | Aug 30, 2022 | $300 |
| 4--2021041028 | Jul 1, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease, or residue. - cutting boards - measuring spoons
No chemical test kit provided when using Ecolab sink and surface sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. - bean and cheese mix
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked ground beef and cheese mix - rice pudding
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - corn flour
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. - lights off in hood
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - kitchen floor has grease build up - floor below cooking equipment heavily soiled - floor in warewashing area grease build up, debris build up under sinks, beside chest freezer - debris, litter build up under ice machine
Food stored on floor. - cases of chicken in walk in cooler door
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - chest freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - ladle
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -cooler at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - exterior of chest freezer - walk in cooler door - exterior of sides of fryers - back side of oven soiled with grease and debris - table below flat grill - casters on fryers heavily soiled with grease - hood filters soiled with grease build up - walk in cooler fan guard - high shelf at cookline
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind cookline - ware washing area grease build
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -container of beef stored on walk in cooler floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -fan cover in walk in cooler soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind prep table soiled with food debris. -bottom of wall behind cooking equipment soiled with grease.
Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled. -cutting board stained,
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink at front counter used as a dump sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pork not dated.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee cell phone stored in or above a food preparation area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -grease on wall behind grill. -debris on wall around hand sink. -mold-like substance on wall behind three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
Floor soiled under cooking equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease at cookline.
Feb 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee cut limes and placed on plate with bare hands.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink blocked by trash can and containers.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense corn flour.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler.
Floor soiled under cooking equipment.
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. -hood filters soiled with grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease at cookline.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. -hood filters soiled with grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wall soiled by handwash sink.
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored with clean containers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored with raw beef in chest freezer.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Broth used for pulled pork and cooked ground beef and menudo in walk in cooler..
Bowl used to dispense flour.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored, case of cup lids stored on floor in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cooking equipment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of flour.
Oct 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. O ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
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