El Sabor Chapin
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
58
Score
Going back to 2023, El Sabor Chapin has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken in a plastic Togo bag not food grade.
14-31-5
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**
11-26-1
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**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cook pork sitting on grill top
06-01-5
58
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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**
02C-02-5
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**
02D-01-5
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**
36-03-4
82
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
35A-05-4
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**
08A-05-6
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**
11-27-4
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**
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
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**
02D-01-5
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**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath 3 compartment sink **Warning**
36-73-4
50
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Dec 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored on top of cheese and raw chicken stored on top op plantains in reach-in-cooler. Operator emailed safe refrigerator storage tear sheet. **Warning**
08A-05-6
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area **Warning**
31B-02-4
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/. Change ownership and remodel adding dessert bar, prep area, ice machine, hand sink and wall put up in front kitchen area **Warning**
51-16-7
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Basket of potatoes and onions on floor in kitchen area **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In front kitchen area **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front and back kitchen area **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
35
May 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Sabor Chapin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Sabor Chapin on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Sabor Chapin?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Sabor Chapin.
How does El Sabor Chapin compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
El Sabor Chapin most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has El Sabor Chapin's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Sabor Chapin have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Sabor Chapin means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Sabor Chapin inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Sabor Chapin is inspected around four times per year on average.
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