PERDIGON EL SABOR
8548 NORTH DALE MABRY STE 1A, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-932-3949
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025060836 | May 13, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 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. Chlorine tested at 0ppm, operator readjusted chlorine to 50ppm during time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over milk on front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated raw eggs to an approved location during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled in establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front service used for water drainage from espresso machine.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand washing sink next to Dish machine due to loose faucet handle. Operator tightened handle and provided hot water during time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods inside front line Reach in cooler. Operator removed all personal foods during time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 employee water bottles inside front line Reach in cooler. Operator removed all water bottles during time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles on front line not labeled.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 white rice and pasta in Reach in cooler not date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front line Reach in cooler cutting board. Employee drink on front line kitchen prep table. Employee relocated all drinks to an approved location during time of inspection.
Jul 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish for ceviche not identified on menu.
May 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operating with an expired license. Operator renewed license during time of inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw steak on front line Reach in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over Ready to eat cut lettuce in front line Reach in cooler. Raw chicken and raw steak stored over cooked tamales in kitchen Reach in cooler, adjacent to Dish machine. Employee relocated tamales during time of inspection.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish for ceviche not identified on menu.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food not identified or segregated in Reach in cooler adjacent to Dish machine.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 employee beverages inside front line Reach in cooler. Employee relocated beverages during time of inspection.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 over raw beef in Reach in freezer. Located in upstairs restaurant. Box of raw frozen chicken stored over frozen calamari in chest freezer. Located in upstairs restaurant. Operator relocated chicken to an approved location during time of inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, American cheese, and sour cream in kitchen Reach in cooler not date marked. Operator added date to products during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink at cash register used to drain water from coffeemaker. Employee dumped drinks into Employee handwash sink in back kitchen area. Employee handwash sink stored with two ice scoops. Located in upstairs restaurant.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service sauce container used as scoop in feta container on front line Reach in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing 6 tiles in kitchen ceiling. 1 ceiling tile damaged.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Located in upstairs restaurant restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 Employee personal drinks stored on counter of Reach in cooler. Operator relocated to an approved location during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Case of shortening stored on floor beneath three compartment sink. Operator relocated shortening to an approved location during time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle for harina and yuca flour bin touching produce. Located in upstairs restaurant.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven interior and exterior soiled, located in upstairs restaurant. Equipment between flattop and grill heavily soiled with debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall adjacent to Reach in cooler soiled.
Apr 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1. 2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 45F Beef 45 F Inside the side by side reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in the kitchen being used as a dump sink. Food and ice observed in the hand washing sink.
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 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.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees no food manager on duty
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. Printed for management and employee to sign. Manager and few employees signed next routine inspection
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate1 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. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm discussed with operator to use three compartment sink with food contact surfaces sanitizer observed food contact surfaces sanitizer
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Discussed with management the importance of hand washing.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat meats reach in cooler by three compartment sink operator removed to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by hot warmer unit cold holding Cook arepa's 46 f whole cheese 47 f beans cook 44 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp arepas 43 f cheese 43 f beans 44 f
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Fried potatoes cook chicken cook chorizos
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.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees no food manager on duty
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. Printed for management and employee to sign. Manager and few employees signed next routine inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White bottle not labeled.
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.