Sabor Latino Catering

710 W Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
Catering
License: Food Establishment - Food Production
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Sabor Latino Catering has been inspected four times since 2025. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Tempe restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee not washing hands before pulling clean dishes from the sanitizer basin of the three compartment sink. Employee was handling soapy dishes from the rinse basin bringing the dish to the sanitizer basin and pulling other submerged sanitized dishes with unwashed soapy hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Also discussed to pull clean dishes with clean hands. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection
2-301.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)in facility at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
82
May 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several RTE/TCS items date marked from 1/22 to 5/9 in the walk-in refrigerator, prep reach-in in the kitchen and the reach-in refrigerator in the front of the facility. Embargoed the items and Person in Charge (PIC) discarded at time of inspection. The discarded foods are pepita(pumpkin sauce), red chili sauce (tomato), ground beef, canned peppers onions and carrot, shredded cabbage and smashed beans. Discussed with PIC RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.18
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in several dry ingredients with different sized deli cups as scoops without handles being stored in the products. Discussed with PIC scoops with handles can be stored in the product but with the handle upright not touching the product. PIC removed the deli cups at time of inspection
3-304.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)in facility at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
78
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the cook line hand wash sink near the back door to be storing mixer bowl attachments. Discussed with PIC handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained accessible and in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection
5-205.11
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS items such as cooked shrimp, roasted red and green peppers, cooked vegetable mix, and cooked hashbrown patties in the top of the prep table at the cookline. with internal temperatures of 50*F to 68*F measured with a probing thermometer. Per PIC the items were cooked 45 minutes prior to inspection. Discussed with PIC TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. PIC relocated the above listed TCS items to appropriate refrigeration to properly cool
3-501.15(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonium actively being used in the three compartment sink. PIC only had chlorine strips on hand. Discussed with PIC Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection
4-302.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)in facility at time of inspection. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) a CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Observed in use labels for burritos made onsite, listing a different address and missing the approximate weight. Discussed with PIC Labeling shall contain 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English
3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabor Latino Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabor Latino Catering on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabor Latino Catering?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sabor Latino Catering.

How does Sabor Latino Catering compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Sabor Latino Catering most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Sabor Latino Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sabor Latino Catering have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sabor Latino Catering means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.