EL SABOR LATINO RESTAURANT
1515 E FLETCHER AVE B & C, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-513-8697
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023013156 | Feb 27, 2023 | Apr 18, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine dispenser is soiled in setting area of restaurant. Employee cleaned ice machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning chemicals has no labeling of ingredients hanging on 3 compartment sink in back kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves in back kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on front line.
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop milk inside refrigerator in kitchen area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning chemicals has no label of ingredients.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef stored inside refrigerator in back kitchen area cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored in food preparation table in front line. Managers discarded drinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter ps have buildup of grease.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottle of sauces used for cooking has labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on front line.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed during inspection.
Presence of insects. 1 small crawling insect on shelf by establishment entrance
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Less than 100ppm added additional tablet 200ppm quaternary ammonia
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (47F - Cold Holding) chef discarded salsa.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dirty cloths stored inside it on front line. Employees discarded cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken,beef cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date marking inside refrigerator in back kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on cove molding on front line by reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table in back kitchen area. Employee removed and properly stored drinks.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wicker baskets on front line are not easily cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on front line.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knifes stored inside a knife block on front line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front reach in cooler.
Nov 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed in dish drying area in back kitchen area.
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.
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.
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.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Operator installed 3 external locks on back door exit, operator states he will be replacing door to make it easier to exit in the case of an emergency.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Discussed with operator on not storing equipment in front of back door. Operator removed at time of inspection. Back door near restrooms.
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation in walk in cooler dripping into bucket. Bucket not contaminating any nearby food. Discussed with operator, operator states they are having a technician out in the following week.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on dish drying rack. Discussed with operator on proper air drying.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout kitchen soiled, discussed with operator.
Apr 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02-01-2024 discussed with operator on becoming current on license. Operator called and became current at time of inspection.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) CORRECTED TO; Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard Boiled Eggs (63F - Cold Holding); Salad (62F - Cold Holding); Diced Salsa (62F) Operator placed into freezer at time of inspection. FIRST TEMP 10:00 SECOND TEMP 10:35 49F Operator placed more ice in cold holding unit
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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean up procedure. Discussed with operator on maintaining cleanup procedure at establishment.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gisel Reyes Discussed with operator maintaining copy of food managers certification at establishment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles next to 3 compartment sink not labeled, discussed with operator. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation in walk in cooler dripping into bucket. Bucket not contaminating any nearby food. Discussed with operator, operator states they are having a technician out in the following week.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on dish drying rack. Discussed with operator on proper air drying.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in kitchen, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout kitchen soiled, discussed with operator.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 150 ppm Quaternary ammonia.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.observed cup in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled next to 3 Compartment Sink.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle in coleslaw. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons and forks not all facing the same direction.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled next to coffee machine.
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.