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Sabor A Merengue Restaurant Corp

7530 W WATERS AVE, UNIT #1/2 B& C TAMPA 33615 Tampa
Inspection Date 11/01/2023
Inspection Disposition Administrative complaint recommended

Inspection November 1st, 2023

Violations

Code Description
22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink at kitchen. Warning

21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses

Observed wet wiping cloths on prep tables and handwash sinks. Warning

12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. nEmployee washed hands with cold water

Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink

Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing

Observed employee washed hands in three compartment sink with cold water and no soap, then dried hands with soiled apron

nEmployee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands

Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled take out food containers without handwash. Warning

22-48-5

High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing

Operator went to store and purchased approved sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food

Raw beef stored over cooked pork in reach-in cooler. Warning

31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. nThe only handwash sink at kitchen has no running water provided, employee unable to utilize the handwash sink

nHandwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing

Soiled wiping cloths and plunger stored in the only handwash sink at kitchen

Bucket and soiled wiping cloths stored in the only handwash sink at front service area. Warning

53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. nXavier Rodriguez. Warning

16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink

No paper towels at all handwash sinks including restroom in the entire establishment. Napkin provided

nNo soap provided at handwash sink

The 2 and only handwash sinks at kitchen and front service area. Dish soap available. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. nPer approved plan at Onbase, the establishment has removed mop sink, relocate handwash sink in kitchen, also the establishment has downsized and no long has unit D as part of the restaurant. Warning

53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. Warning

02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked

Cooked bean, cooked pork and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink

No running hot water in the 2 and only handwash sinks at kitchen and front service area.n Warning

  • Ownership Changed: Closed
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  • Expiration Date: 02/01/2024

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Business License ID 3911300

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