EL SABOR DE MEXICO LLC
302 West Waters Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33604
Sulphur Springs
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
4
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front kitchen area near glass reach-in-cooler on shelf over cups. **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup underneath cooking equipment **Warning**
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled with dust and grease **Warning**
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 flies 3 compartment sink 2 flies in service ares front kitchen area **Warning**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese and milk sauce 71 F. Operator reheating on stove. Second temperature Cheese and milk sauce 166 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles with toxic chemicals stored on shelf wit pita breads **Corrected On-Site** **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. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 4 employees working when started inspection. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for ware washing. Chlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Dry storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. The three-compartment sink was moved to a room where there is no accessibility to a hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Admin Complaint**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The three-compartment sink was moved to a room added, dry storage and reach-in-freezer areas were added and not included in last plan review revision. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Dry storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. The three-compartment sink was moved to a room where there is no accessibility to a hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The three-compartment sink was moved to a room added, dry storage and reach-in-freezer areas were added and not included in last plan review revision. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating in service area. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large bag of onions on floor near 3 compartment sink **Warning**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Dry storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 small flies in dishwasher area. **Warning**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. The three-compartment sink was moved to a room where there is no accessibility to a hand sink. **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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The three-compartment sink was moved to a room added, dry storage and reach-in-freezer areas were added and not included in last plan review revision. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).