El Sabor Latino
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited El Sabor Latino nine times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Holly Hill average 75, so El Sabor Latino is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
82
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
47
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled under cooking equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease at cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. -hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Wall soiled by handwash sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
78
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
95
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored with raw beef in chest freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored with clean containers. **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Broth used for pulled pork and cooked ground beef and menudo in walk in cooler. . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl used to dispense flour. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored, case of cup lids stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cooking equipment. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of flour. **Warning**
02D-01-5
21
Oct 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
95
Oct 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. O ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Sabor Latino last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Sabor Latino on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Sabor Latino?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Sabor Latino.
How does El Sabor Latino compare to other restaurants in Holly Hill?
El Sabor Latino most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Holly Hill average of 75.
Has El Sabor Latino's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Sabor Latino have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Sabor Latino means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Sabor Latino inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Sabor Latino is inspected around four times per year on average.
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