Sabor a Mexico Restaurant

706 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511 · Permanent Food Service · License 3912727

Official report

out of 100

Grade A

Safety score 91 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 21, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Intermediate · fixed on the spot · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 21 routine inspection
1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic
-9
Safety score91

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct212026

Routine inspection

8 violations found

First visitOct 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
- 1 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  At dish hand sink. Operator replaced towels.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic7
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  Stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed scoop to dish, placed scoop in container.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Torn door gasket at cookline flip top cooler
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Area behind / under soda fountain heads.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Drink glasses at soda fountain. Operator separated to dry.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  Foil takeout containers on shelf at cookline. Operator inverted.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device.
  3 Open unit bug zappers in use. Operator removed devices.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Speaker on shelf over flip top cooler. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.