Sabor a Mi Cocina Tradicional Salvadorena

8931 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 16, 2024

Score

High Risk

Public records show three inspections at Sabor a Mi Cocina Tradicional Salvadorena stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 16, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Sabor a Mi Cocina Tradicional Salvadorena's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 16, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to nine violations per visit.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored on top of bag of vegetables **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Genesis SeGovia Person In Charge **Warning**

53A-01-7

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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in glass reach-in-cooler **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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need chlorine **Warning**

16-32-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

50-04-4

Basic - MFDV connection to propane tank is not temporary. The MFDV connection to a propane tank sitting on ground/bricks is not in a manner that allows for easy and efficient disconnection (i.e., quick disconnects). **Warning**

51-06-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of seasoning and container of cooking oil stored on floor. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Dec 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 13, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, corrected , operator placed paper towels at sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**

31B-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabor a Mi Cocina Tradicional Salvadorena last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabor a Mi Cocina Tradicional Salvadorena on file is from Feb 16, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Sabor a Mi Cocina Tradicional Salvadorena compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Sabor a Mi Cocina Tradicional Salvadorena most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Sabor a Mi Cocina Tradicional Salvadorena's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sabor a Mi Cocina Tradicional Salvadorena have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sabor a Mi Cocina Tradicional Salvadorena 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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