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EL SABOR CHAPIN

EL SABOR CHAPIN located in TAMPA has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.4/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

9000 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33604
Sulphur Springs
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10917521

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cook pork sitting on grill top
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken in a plastic Togo bag not food grade.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over wraps and greens main reach prep cooler employee removed to proper storage raw shelled eggs over ready to eat soup in reach in cooler by three compartment sink. Manager removed to correct storage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. For 1 employee signed at time of inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Cook chicken and black beans not dated reach in cooler by three compartment sink Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8866299

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Large plastic containers in kitchen scoop handle inside foods.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed frozen bags of juice not properly labeled in self service reach-in-cooler in dining room.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink near 3 compartment sink
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink near 3 compartment sink
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Large and small plastic containers in kitchen not labeled. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored over container of milk. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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.
  • 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. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8865428

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back kitchen area Hole in or other damage to wall. Entrance to kitchen where stoves are located Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers underneath prep table in front and back kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782634

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back kitchen area Hole in or other damage to wall. Entrance to kitchen where stoves are located Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath 3 compartment sink Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers underneath prep table in front and back kitchen area Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw beef and Raw chicken stored over Cooked tamales in 2 door reach-in-cooler Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on paper towel dispenser in back kitchen area. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized area. Warning
  • 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. Repeat Violation 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. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 3/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579400

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen area
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication stored on shelf with clean plates Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back kitchen area blocked by trash can and pots stored in bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 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 foods in white reach-in-cooler near stove

Inspection Date: 12/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579078

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579033

  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning