SABOR CHAPIN
2011 4 ST, Sarasota FL 34237
Last inspected Jul 23, 2024 · 4 visits since November 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the make table: Cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Instructed operator on ways to properly keep food cold when next to the grill, such as ice bags and keeping the lid closed as much as possible.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink blocked by dishes. Operator removed the dishes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink. Operator placed more there.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer available. The operator purchased some restaurant grade chlorine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees working with no hair restraints.
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris build up on the floor of the food truck.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up around the trash cans.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted the containers.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed rice being stored in the hot holding device in a non food grade bag. Instructed operator on what proper bags they could use.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat fruits. Operator rearranged the fridge to the proper places.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the make table: Cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Instructed operator on ways to properly keep food cold when next to the grill, such as ice bags and keeping the lid closed as much as possible.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed no working water on the truck at this time. Operator stated they had called someone to fix it. Operator has been washing their hands and cleaning their dishes at their seating restaurant that they use there food truck with.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives in between equipment. Operator removed knives.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in standing water. Operator emptied water bucket.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet cloths stored on food prep areas. Operator placed cloths in a sanitizer bucket.
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