SAZÓN CHAPIN
1101 TRUMAN AVE, Key West FL 33040 · 305-916-5262
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
JAN 26
APR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 21 points off where it started.
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. Poster was provided to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021055966 | Sep 13, 2021 | Feb 14, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pico de gallo at flip top portion of reach in cooler. Operator properly relocated products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of paint stored next to dry chiles inside dry storage room.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb missing vacuum breaker next to hand sink in dish area.
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Food stored on floor. Observed bag of masa and sugar stored on floor inside dry storage room.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel stored on top of cutting board in kitchen area.
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked yuca in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in flip top reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib, located at the kitchen.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed that the establishment offers raw fish ceviche. Discussed and coached the operator on proper preparation and handling methods. During the inspection, an employee added an asterisk next to the raw item on the menu to indicate its status.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with raw fish, and a bag of carrots stored on the floor in walk in cooler running. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean, throughout the kitchen areas.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee removed it from rack at kitchen.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator placed gloves without washing hands first, instructed employee on proper method.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef soups and refried beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of water bottles not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at dry storage room.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. Poster was provided to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, beef, rice, and pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container without handle inside flour bag.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under shelves inside walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at dry storage room.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood ventilation system greasy.
Stored food not covered. Observed an open bag with flour in dry storage room.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator removed eggs and placed them at reach in cooler. As per operator they were cooking with the items a few minutes back.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed large spoon to remove soup stored and in contact with floor. Operator removed utensil from the floor and took it to the dishwashing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a bag with onions stored on floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered into kitchen and then handled utensils and pan of rice without washing hands and putting on gloves..
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (83F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (80F - Cold Holding); ambient temperature of shelled eggs (80F - Cold Holding); on counter and on shelf on cookline. Operator stated they keep items out during the rush. I discussed using TPHC and he stated he will just keep them cold in cooler. items were placed in nearby reach in cooler.
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable red and green cutting boards on cookline soiled/ stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cookline used to store misc bucket and utensils. Operator removed items from hand wash sink on cookline.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on cookline. Operator replenished paper towels.
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had some employees that were on duty fill out health form during this inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on cookline. Operator replenished soap.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep counter next to chips. Operator removed bottle water to properly store.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belongings stored on shelf near walk-in-cooler next to single service items.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler and on reach-in cooler nearest walk-in-cooler torn.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall between dry food storage closet and stove. Also, hole in wall in unisex restroom
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at hand wash sink on cookline in disrepair.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); Employee remade solution and retested at 100ppm
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.