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EL SAZON DE CASA LLC

3206 N 40 ST, Tampa FL 33605

Last inspected Oct 10, 2025 · 3 visits since February 2025

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3954306
Grade history
FEB 25
OCT 25
Worst finding on record
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Roach killing gel over oregano leaves in storage trailer.
High priority/41-10-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Oct 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Large storage trailer with 3 reach in freezers, Togo supplies Ann multiple items. Reach in freezers have empanadas, ice cream and multiple food items.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Return visit Oct 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Empanadas, sauces and multiple items in reach in coolers.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Return visit Oct 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil on floor in storage trailer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Oct 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of Togo food containers on floor in storage trailer.
Basic/25-05-4/Return visit Oct 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken over sauces in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Roach killing gel over oregano leaves in storage trailer.
High priority/41-10-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bags in handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Large storage trailer with 3 reach in freezers, Togo supplies Ann multiple items. Reach in freezers have empanadas, ice cream and multiple food items.
Intermediate/51-16-7
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Empanadas, sauces and multiple items in reach in coolers.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on white chest reach in freezer.
Basic/12B-07-4
Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil on floor in storage trailer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Food stored outside. Stand up reach in cooler with reach in freezer stored outside with juices, cheeses, vegetables and multiple items. Large reach in cooler with sodas and juices out side of MFDV.
Basic/08B-42-4/Admin Complaint
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of Togo food containers on floor in storage trailer.
Basic/25-05-4
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.