EL BUEN SAZON CASERO
1436 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33755 · 727-480-1827
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa dated 10/7/2023, cooked peppers no date- mold on top of product. All items discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26. License renewed during inspection license now current
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dispenser broken. Manager placed soap at hand wash sink
Exterior door has a hole in the front door where door knob was that opens to the outside. Reviewed with manager
Unwashed fruits/vegetables( unwashed avocado, lemons and bananas ) stored with ready-to-eat food.in double door cooler in back kitchen area
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Working containers of food ( bulk container of flour ) removed from original container not identified by common name in back kitchen
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Exterior door has an opening at the door knob area that opens to the outside. Reviewed with operator.Operator to close the hole this day.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in back kitchen. Reviewed with operator.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bags of raw chicken stored in same container with bags of raw beef in freezer in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager. Emailed to manager and reviewed handout ALMACENAJE SEGURO EN EL REFRIGERADOR, Manager rearranged food
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Reviewed with manager.
Employee beverage container next to food on storage shelf in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated bottle of water
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in cooler at cook line. Reviewed with manager. Manager discarded food
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Broken corner area of ceramic frame of hand wash sink cabinet. Manager has scheduled service for repair
Food ( box of tomatoes, jugs of water,, bag of beans and sugar) stored on floor in back kitchen area. Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated food to shelves
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine. Manager changed solution. Recheck 100 ppm chlorine
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, or mold-like substance. Cutting boards stained in back food prep area. Reviewed with person in charge
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front cook line area. Person in charge placed paper towels at hand wash sink
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation. Manager states the person does not work in the kitchen. Reviewed with manager.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in food prep area. Reviewed with person in charge
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse next to bottled water and soda under steam table in front line area. Reviewed with person in charge. Purse relocated
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a hole where a lock once was in the front door that opens to the outside.Reviewed with manager. Tape placed over hole temporarily until a permanent cover is in place. Per operator, to be repair the following day
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over washed vegetables in stand alone fridge back of house. Owner moved during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. During inspection observed salsas prepared onsite in small cups in reach in glass fridge not date marked made yesterday 6-19. Owner put date on all cups.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Whole in front door.
Oct 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Salsa dated 10/7/2023, cooked peppers no date- mold on top of product. All items discarded.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed produce in stand up LG refrigerator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa dated 10/7/2023, cooked peppers no date- mold on top of product. All items discarded.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk container no date mark.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certificates available for anyone.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Carnitas and cooked beans no date mark, made on 10/22/2023, date mark adjusted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Secondary lock hole not protected from outside environment. Front door.
Sep 26, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach in cooler. Raw eggs, chicken, and beef stored over unwashed lettuce. Provided operator with safe refrigerator storage handout.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing doors on bathroom.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed at time of inspection.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on white powdered substance. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.