SAZON CATRACHO
1400 WEST FLAGLER STREET, Miami FL 33135 · 305-643-2772
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024015805 | Nov 28, 2023 | Apr 15, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 3, 2025Inspection 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 →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Stand up reach in cooler: raw chicken stored above uncut lettuce. Discussed with the operator and provided the the sign for the proper storage of food. Observed operator rearranged the food in the reach in cooler. All food stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the prep table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine at the front counter.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men and Women restrooms.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Reach in cooler inside the kitchen: raw pork chops stored above heads of cabbage. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler: raw chicken stored above a container with cut cabbage slaw slaw.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table inside the kitchen: raw shell eggs (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator, placed on the table 30 minutes before the inspection. Operator placed the container with raw shell eggs into the reach in cooler in front of the cookline. Discussed the proper methods with the operator and provided.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided a chlorine test kit, expired 9/23.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flip-top reach in cooler in front of the cookline: cooked chicken taquito not date marked, as per operator, prepared two days ago. Observed employee make the container.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men and Women restrooms for employees and customers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen prep, table and at the front counter.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Stand up reach in freezer in the kitchen: raw beef ( in direct contact) stored inside Thank you carry out bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler inside the kitchen: raw chicken stored above cooked beans. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food and provided the handout. Operator moved the cooked beans to another reach in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
Stored food not covered. Kitchen: cooked beans stored inside the stand-up reach in cooler uncovered. As per operator, cooked the day before.
May 31, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 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.
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/. 51-16-7 Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Observed the establishment has been extended the location, 1400-1404 W Flagler St, the kitchen and dining room. The original location 1400 W Flagler St. Same owner.
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.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 09-4 Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Apr 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 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.
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/. 51-16-7 Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Observed the establishment has been extended the location, 1400-1404 W Flagler St, the kitchen and dining room. The original location 1400 W Flagler St. Same owner.
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.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 09-4 Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw vegetables in contact with nonfood grade bags inside most RIC.
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.
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/. 51-16-7 Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Observed the establishment has been extended the location, 1400-1404 W Flagler St, the kitchen and dining room. The original location 1400 W Flagler St. Same owner.
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.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 09-4 Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen RIC.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 28, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Observed seating license approved for 30 seats. Observed the establishment remodeled and now have 64 seats. Discussed with the operator and provided the seating change evaluation form.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. By the back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards,
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/. Observed the establishment has been extended the location, 1400-1404 W Flagler St, the kitchen and dining room. The original location 1400 W Flagler St. Same owner.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom, kitchen and new bar area.
Sep 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Observed seating license approved for 30 seats. Observed the establishment remodeled and now have 64 seats. Discussed with the operator and provided the seating change evaluation form.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. By the back door.
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, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards,
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/. Observed the establishment has been extended the location, 1400-1404 W Flagler St, the kitchen and dining room. The original location 1400 W Flagler St. Same owner.
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. NRFSP, Ana Janet Valle, expired 3/15/22 and Glenda Orellana, expired 3/15/22.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Kitchen,
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom, kitchen and new bar area.
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.