How many health inspections has EL SABOR LATINO had?

EL SABOR LATINO has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL SABOR LATINO ever been shut down?

No, EL SABOR LATINO has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at EL SABOR LATINO?

The most frequently cited violations at EL SABOR LATINO are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

EL SABOR LATINO

701 RIDGEWOOD AVE, Holly Hill, FL 32117

Volusia County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SCHWA LLC · License: SEA7406651

EL SABOR LATINO in Holly Hill, FL has 29 inspections on record with 147 total violations (5.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

29Inspections

147Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 4, 2025

Inspection History (29)

Mar 4, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Sep 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 10, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 9, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 30, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Oct 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 26, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2019 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V22 Consumer advisory

May 4, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 3, 2018 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

May 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 24, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL SABOR LATINO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Volusia County average of 0.13 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.15.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL SABOR LATINO had?: EL SABOR LATINO has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL SABOR LATINO ever been shut down?: No, EL SABOR LATINO has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at EL SABOR LATINO?: The most frequently cited violations at EL SABOR LATINO are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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