Sabor Chapin

19051 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Sabor Chapin stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Sep 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“No chlorine chemical test kit provided” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Sabor Chapin on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lids and pans stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed lids and pans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks.
25-02-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
64
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed No certified food manager for establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
82
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
82
Feb 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabor Chapin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabor Chapin on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabor Chapin?

Across the inspection record, “no chlorine chemical test kit provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sabor Chapin.

How does Sabor Chapin compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Sabor Chapin most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Sabor Chapin's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sabor Chapin have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 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 Sabor Chapin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sabor Chapin is inspected around three times per year on average.