Sabor Mexicali

1800 16 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Sabor Mexicali has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for St. Petersburg sits at 77, putting Sabor Mexicali on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator owns multiple trucks. Current license posted is for another truck. Discussed with operator to correct when possible.

50-09-4

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw steak above u washed produce in reach-in cooler. Employee relocated **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in to-go bags

14-31-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee employed for three weeks.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store Tupperware, emp,pyre removed items.

31A-11-4

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Ran hot water for five minutes. Max temp 81f. **Warning**

27-06-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employee who works cash register are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water for five minutes. Max temp 81f. **Warning**

27-16-4

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator moved raw steak under open container of horchata **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat top: Cooked steak 127 degrees F, cooked pork in salsa 126 degrees F, cooked chorizo 78 degrees F. On prep table next to flat top: cooked cactus 78 degrees F, cooked rice 113 degrees F Operator began reheating **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came from outside the food truck and then put on gloves with no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing procedures

12A-07-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single door reach-in cooler next to entrance: raw steak 45 degrees F. Single door reach in cooler by three compartment,ent sink: red salsa 47 degrees F Operator purchased ice and placed on foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Operator unaware of reporting responsibilities when it comes to the diagnosis of the big 6 foodborne illnesses

11-05-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on food truck **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabor Mexicali last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabor Mexicali on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabor Mexicali?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sabor Mexicali.

How does Sabor Mexicali compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Sabor Mexicali most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Sabor Mexicali's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabor Mexicali have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Sabor Mexicali inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sabor Mexicali is inspected around three times per year on average.

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