Sabor Chapin

2011 4 St, Sarasota, FL 34237

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 23, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Sabor Chapin, the earliest from 2023. Sabor Chapin was last inspected on Jul 23, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Sabor Chapin trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed rice being stored in the hot holding device in a non food grade bag. Instructed operator on what proper bags they could use. **Warning**

14-15-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat fruits. Operator rearranged the fridge to the proper places. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the make table: Cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Instructed operator on ways to properly keep food cold when next to the grill, such as ice bags and keeping the lid closed as much as possible. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed no working water on the truck at this time. Operator stated they had called someone to fix it. Operator has been washing their hands and cleaning their dishes at their seating restaurant that they use there food truck with. **Warning**

27-17-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives in between equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Warning**

23-03-4

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in standing water. Operator emptied water bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet cloths stored on food prep areas. Operator placed cloths in a sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

May 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabor Chapin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabor Chapin on file is from Jul 23, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Sabor Chapin compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Sabor Chapin most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Sabor Chapin's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sabor Chapin have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four 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.

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