El Sabor Chapin

2348 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33607

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 12, 2023

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. On May 12, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The most recent inspection at El Sabor Chapin is from May 12, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so El Sabor Chapin trails the local norm.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected to 100 ppm of chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-42-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk in reach in cooler opened 24 hrs not date marked .

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink blocked by items , corrected, operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer with frozen debris on bottom shelf .

22-16-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected , operator removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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

02D-01-5

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

21-12-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on foo prep table, corrected , employee removed phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of peeled potatoes stored on floor in unit, corrected, operator placed peeled potatoes in reach in cooler during inspection.

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Sabor Chapin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Sabor Chapin on file is from May 12, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does El Sabor Chapin compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

El Sabor Chapin most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Sabor Chapin means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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