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Sabor Latino Catering

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710 W Elliot Rd, Tempe 85283

Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD2405057

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

95
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

10006020252026Jan 31, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 31, 2025 — Routine — score 83 (0 priority, 3 foundation, 2 core)May 16, 2025 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 10, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 17, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 9, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 1, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Sep 1, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 9, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Date marking shall represent 7-day timeline minus days that food was kept frozen

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked chicken in prep table at 70*F. PIC stated it had been cooked two hours prior. 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 moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Mar 17, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Verified that an employee present during the inspection is currently enrolled in Food Protection Manager coursework. Operator expressed interest in juice bottling on site and mobile food vending of prepackaged juices and hot TCS foods such as burritos at special events and farmers' markets. Provided juice bottling HACCP and mobile food Type I guidance via e-mail.

2025

Sep 10, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) Datemarking is for the date the item was cooked/made/opened and also required on fresh juice, milk and milk derivatives and large deli containers of salsa. 2) cooling hot foods shall be done in containers of 4 inches or less and in adequate refrigeration. Sandwich prep tables are not designed to cool foods and foods shall be 41*F or less going into the table. 3) Raw eggs shall be stored below ready to eat (RTE) foods.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection 3rd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

May 16, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) single use containers such as deli and seasoning containers are single use and shall not be washed and/or reused and are designed for the initial purpose. 2) provide a splashgaurd to the hand sink by the three compartment or relocate the speed rack or cover to protect from hand washing. 3) cooling foods shall be in shallow/loosely covered containers in adequate refrigeration. 4) Food Production labels are missing approximate weight of the items. Discussed to write on the prepackaged good until labels can be updated.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

Inspector's 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). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Jan 31, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Jan 31, 2025Routine3 foundation2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC Date-marking occurs within the first 24 hours of opening or making product. Also discussed homemade fresh garlic in oil is TCS and requires 7 days date marking.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection scheduled 2/14/25

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

This address holds 2 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →