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EL SABOR LATINO RESTAURANTE

EL SABOR LATINO RESTAURANTE in GREEN ACRES has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.5/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

701 North Ridgewood Avenue
Florida, 32117
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10926126

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes at the 3 compartment sink than proceeded to handle clean pans with food. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags ( garbage bags)used in direct contact with food.( cooked rice) Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cooler drawers under stovetop on cook line. Raw chicken stored over raw beef Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site
  • 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. server station area right outside kitchen area. Hand washing sink drain overflowing while using the sink to washed hands. This area won't be able to be segregated as it is the only server station On bar area Hand washing sink and dish machine drain situated behind dish machine. Drain overflowing while using hand washing sink and dish machine use for glasses. This area can be segregated if the bar it is not use And glasses can be washed at the kitchen dish machine. Operator was able to correct the issue in both drains . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler across from stovetop,cooked beets 56F cold holding, cooked rice 46F cold holding, Per operator products not prepared or portioned today and stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to walk in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Deep container with Cooked rice at 10:58am(122F cooling) since 15 minutes at 11:34am same. At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 70F within 2 hours Operator separated product and moved to walk in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. I observed lemons, straws inside Bar hand washing sink . Advised operator to use this sink only for hand washing purposes not a dump sink
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed multiple cooked items inside walk in cooler with incorrect dates . Operator starred to track and labeled properly those items **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8876964

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Walk-in Cooler;Seabass (Fish) in commercial oxygen packaging thawed without removal from package See stop sale
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in Cooler; lentil soup (49F - Cooling) Per operator was prepared and held overnight Item did not reach 41F within six hours. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Walk-in Cooler;Seabass (Fish) in commercial oxygen packaging thawed without removal from package See stop sale
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in Cooler; lentil soup (49F - Cooling) Per operator was prepared and held overnight Item did not reach 41F within six hours. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Reach in Cooler;cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in cooler for approximately two hours. Operator moved to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Steam Table; cooked plantains (122F - Hot Holding) Per operator held for less than an hour Advised to reheat to 166+F

Inspection Date: 8/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718707

  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At Walk-in Cooler; Unwashed avocados over cooked beef. Discussed with operator who removed unwashed avocados. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in Cooler; cooked tomatoes (45F - Cooling) Per operator food prepared yesterday Held overnight in cooler Food did not reach 41F or lower within 6 hours. See stop sale At Flip top Cooler; yuca (46F - Cooling) Per operator food prepared yesterday Food held in cooler overnight Food did not reach 41F or lower within 6 hours See stop sale
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Dishwasher; 0ppm Operator fixed to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At Cookline; Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean utensils, without washing hands. Educated operator Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At triple sink; Dishwasher handled dirty utensils then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator Operator discussed with employee who washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in Cooler; Raw portioned chicken over raw beef Educated operator who moved chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At Walk-in Cooler; Raw burgers over raw whole muscle. Discussed with operator who removed raw burgers On Cookline observed tenderized beef stored over fish. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - 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. At Walk-in Freezer; Raw commercially packaged chicken over portioned whole muscle beef. Discussed with operator Operator removed chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At Walk-in Cooler; Containers with red sauce 08/20 cooked beef 8/23 and fried plantains 8/20.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in Cooler; cooked tomatoes (45F - Cooling) Per operator food prepared yesterday Held overnight in cooler Food did not reach 41F or lower within 6 hours. At Flip top Cooler; yuca (46F - Cooling) Per operator food prepared yesterday Food held in cooler overnight Food did not reach 41F or lower within 6 hours
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At Tea Machine; Chaffing fuel over ice tea server station. Operator removed At Tea Service Area; Chemical (air freshener)stored with ready to eat food. Discussed with operator who removed item Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8702517

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging at cook line pull out cooler drawer. Advised operator to remove from packaging once removed from freezer.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans at dish drying rack. Advised operator to spread pans out to allow for proper drying.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed Sticker on avocado at reach in cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed Broken plastic scoop with no handle stored in sugar bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink by dry storage and hose Bibb on back dock. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken (127F - Cooling) at 3:50 since 3:30 - 125F at 4:08 Observed cooling in a deep pan on a rolling cart in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Advised operator to split in two portions in shallow pans and place in freezer to quick chill.
  • 53A-15-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Allergens poster sent to operator.

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8477207

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 12/01/2021. Manager printed one from online and posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from a glass without lid. Explained. He dumped the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Female purses stored over beverage cooler at server station.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop stored in standing water at bar ice bin. Water temperature 78 f .Explained and he dumped the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Female employee put on gloves to handle burritos prior to washing hands. Explained and she properly put on gloves. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Box of Raw fish stored on top of container of garlic sauce in the walk in freezer . Manager rearranged Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb behind ice cream freezer in the kitchen
  • 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 one
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Sauce date marked 01/02 was frozen and pulled yesterday as per manager

Inspection Date: 8/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340441

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored....ice scoops stored directly on top of ice bin . Employee moved.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by the ice machine, by the exit door .
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored serving condiments containers in handwashing sink at bar . Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at south side in bar
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at south side in bar.