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SABOR A MEXICO RESTAURANT

SABOR A MEXICO RESTAURANT located in BRANDON has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 3.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

706 East Brandon Boulevard
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13555317

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10904191

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil at cookline. Employee placed on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar hand sink. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler door gaskets soiled. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw beef, sliced mushrooms and salsa verde in reach in cooler in dish area not covered. Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10ppm. Operator refilled, tested at 50ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 15 live flies observed on wall behind soda bibb rack. 4 live flies observed on wall behind 3 compartment sink. 4 live flies observed on wall behind hot water heater. 1 live fly observed on wall under prep table by ice machine Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Insect larvae observed in standing water in broken grout lines along cove molding in multiple locations in dish and storage areas. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork and shrimp in flip top cooler at cookline. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed on wall under 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Steel wool in bar hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at cookline being used as dump sink, observed food debris in bottom of sink. Observed employee rinsing towel in hand sink. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink on end of cookline Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink 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. Multiple items in all coolers with no date marking. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10823420

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand sink, refilled Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10765263

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front hand sink Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and beef over whole peppers and limes in walk in cooler Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by cart. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand sink, refilled Corrected On-Site 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. Only had expired Safe Staff certificates and Observed certicicate for a Safe Staff card that was issued through a third party company but not an official training card and provider not an approved training program Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.by dish. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724368

  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in storage area upstairs.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items on floor in upstairs storage area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade employee cleaned blade. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345795

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner on prep table
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can cook line

Inspection Date: 7/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8437978

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin coolers on cookline
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall along dish area soiled with black mold
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Emailed to operator
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed push cart blocking hand sink in dish area