DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

EL SABOR DE MEXICO LLC

302 West Waters Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33604
Sulphur Springs
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8858748

  • 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

Inspection Date: 10/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8860831

  • 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

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8858017

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781362

  • 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

Inspection Date: 3/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8590150

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: 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/. Added bar, prep area and moved equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Inspector confirmed with Plan Review no remodel plans have been submitted for inspection warning. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe books but no certificates completed Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Admin Complaint
  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 1/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8450343

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 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
  • 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/. Added bar, prep area and moved equipment. 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
  • 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
  • 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380418

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Large container on floor in kitchen on cooksline not labeled and scoop inside without a handle. Repeat Violation
  • 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. On prep table cooksline
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serving items stored on floor in dry storage area
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen lamb thawing at room temperature on in standing water. Operator placing in reach-in-cooler
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large container on floor in kitchen on cooksline not labeled. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in front kitchen area used ad a dump sink for drink ice. Repeat Violation
  • 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.