El Sabor Chapin in Tampa

Last inspected:

9000 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
Overview

El Sabor Chapin in Tampa has recorded 11 inspections with 58 total violations between 2023 and July 2025, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations were cited in 7 of 11 inspections, along with recurring violations for proper hand and arm washing (5 inspections), food in good condition (6 inspections), and food contact surfaces (4 inspections). A fire safety violation was documented on June 13, 2023, for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors and smoke with no hood. The most recent inspection on July 21, 2025, documented 15 violations (2 high-priority) and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

12Inspections
61Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

El Sabor Chapin in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

El Sabor Chapin in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator cooking-frying fritters on stove without a working hood. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-13: **Time Extended**

El Sabor Chapin in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)

— 1 inspection3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

El Sabor Chapin in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Sabor Chapin in Tampa last inspected?
El Sabor Chapin in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at El Sabor Chapin in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at El Sabor Chapin in Tampa are: Employee health policy, Adequate lighting, Food in good condition.
How many health inspections has El Sabor Chapin in Tampa had?
El Sabor Chapin in Tampa has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Sabor Chapin in Tampa find?
El Sabor Chapin in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has El Sabor Chapin in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, El Sabor Chapin in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
Has El Sabor Chapin in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Sabor Chapin in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has El Sabor Chapin in Tampa operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Fritterbox (2023).

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