TRADITIONAL CUBAN FOOD-EL SABOR DE CASA
12578 SPRING HILL DR, Spring Hill FL 34609 · (352) 293-3280
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Two bags were observed in the reach-in refrigerator and two in the reach-in freezer in the kitchen. The operator placed the food into a food-grade container.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee cup in the hand sink at the front counter. The operator removed the coffee cup.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Leidris T. and Lisbel P.
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. The operator filled out the DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted is from license expiration date 2/1/2026.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. The operator posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the bathroom room. The operator posted the sign.
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 stored next to plastic containers of spices on prep area shelf off of cook line. Operator removed and stored correctly.
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.