Palm River-Clair Mel, Hillsborough County

SABOR LATINO

7710 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Palm River-Clair Mel, FL 33619

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
Jan 8, 2024
City
Palm River-Clair Mel
County
Hillsborough
Status
Conversion
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 22548070

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf over prep table in kitchen. Dolfix capsules. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22548074

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22548078

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22548072

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22548079

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 22548076

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with pink liquid next to reach in cooler . Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22548077

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22548071

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk rice. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22548075

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers and reach in freezer. Hood filters. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22548073

Basic - Stored food not covered. Burger in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 12

03B-01-6

Detail 22172900

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: chicken wings 107 F, made at 7 am. Operator put in oven to bring back temperature to 165 F, Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22172902

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.

22-02-4

Detail 22172909

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and can opener in kitchen. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22172901

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time if inspection. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 22172907

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. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22172898

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

Detail 22172899

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomato sauce in reach in cooler and multiple items in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22172905

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 22172904

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22172906

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22172908

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tomato sauce in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22172903

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table.

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 14

03B-01-6

Detail 21987712

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 101 F, cooked 30 mins earlier. First temperature at 10:15 am. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Time Extended

41-10-4

Detail 21987718

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with red liquid and windex bottle next to clean dishes in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21987709

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen and can opener. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 21987715

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near coffee station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21987713

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 2023-05-11: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21987717

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. Tomato sauce, milk and multiple items in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 21987708

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with red liquid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 21987707

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 21987711

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 21987719

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Time Extended

10-01-5

Detail 21987716

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in bulk rice of bulk rice container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 21987706

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 21987710

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Tomato paste in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 21987714

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Time Extended

May 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 19

35A-05-4

Detail 21984838

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach next to reach in freezer in kitchen. 1 live roach on wall near buffet line. 1 live roach on wall buffet line and phone. 1 live roach on wall near buffet line on no smoking sign. Operator eliminated and cleaned. 1 live roach on sugar container in kitchen. 1 live roach on wall near back door. Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21984833

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 101 F, cooked 30 mins earlier. First temperature at 10:15 am. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21984839

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with red liquid and windex bottle next to clean dishes in kitchen. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21984848

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen and can opener. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21984846

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near coffee station. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21984837

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21984850

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomato sauce, milk and multiple items in reach in cooler. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21984842

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with red liquid. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21984834

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21984851

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near back door. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21984849

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in reach in freezer. 1 dead roach on floor in kitchen near buffet line. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 21984847

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee coffee creamer over for establishment in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21984845

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speakers on dry storage shelf next to food for establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

36-11-4

Detail 21984841

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21984836

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in bulk rice of bulk rice container. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21984835

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21984844

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tomato paste in reach in cooler. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21984843

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21984840

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at coffee station. Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 21680735

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21680737

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and can opener in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21680736

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 21680738

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 21680742

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk rice. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 21680733

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21680734

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soda and bulk oil stored on floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 21680741

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on plastic containers on dish drying rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 21680739

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 21680740

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 8Basic: 12Total: 23

08A-05-6

Detail 21678835

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese in reach in cooler next to grill. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21678845

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21678846

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under three compartment sink. Admin Complaint

12A-03-4

Detail 21678842

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employees washing hands in three compartment sink with no soap. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21678847

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and can opener in kitchen. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21678831

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21678829

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near coffee maker. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21678828

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21678843

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

31B-03-4

Detail 21678849

Intermediate - No soap provided at any handwash sink in establishment . Operator bought at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

27-16-4

Detail 21678827

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink near coffee machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21678840

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk rice. Repeat Violation Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21678834

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by soda box shelf. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21678838

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under three compartment sink. 7 dead roaches under shelf of soda boxes. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

40-06-5

Detail 21678837

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf over prep table next to seasonings for establishment . Warning

36-11-4

Detail 21678830

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21678839

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soda and bulk oil stored on floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21678841

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on plastic containers on dish drying rack. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21678833

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of single service cups on floor in kitchen. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21678844

Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in cooler jalapenos and tomato sauce. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21678836

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21678832

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21678848

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of rice not labeled. Warning

Mar 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-01-5

Detail 20910802

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle used as scoop stored in rice. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Still observed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-07: Bowl still used as scoop. Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 20910805

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Shared area with gas station. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Still observed at time of callback inspection. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-07: Still observed. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20910804

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-07: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 20910803

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tiles. Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-07: Time Extended

33-19-4

Detail 20910801

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-07: Time Extended

Jan 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

50-08-7

Detail 20762545

High Priority - Observed -From initial inspection : Observed: 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 Priority: High Priority -From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 20762069

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle used as scoop stored in rice. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Still observed. Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 20762070

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Shared area with gas station. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Still observed at time of callback inspection. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20762071

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 20762072

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tiles. Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended

33-19-4

Detail 20762068

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended