SAZON HOUSE LATIN GRILL
2905 & 2909 TOWNSEND BLVD, Jackonville FL 32277 · 904-710-3839
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 10 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomatoes 60f cut lettuce 59f cooked pork 62f ham 60f cooked chicken 65f
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clear containers. Removed
Reuse of single-service or single-use
Jan 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ OLAZABAL ANTONIO expired 6/1/2025
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 30 packs of fish thawed, stated just thawed removed from packaging
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear containers with cheese inside cracked.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoons in white rice and rice and black beans, manager placed handle up
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook in kitchen multiple times drunk from twist cap water bottle with hand to mouth contact with out washing hands and changing gloves. Made manager aware of
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaking missing from threaded hose bib near mop sink in kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen near swinging doors, manager provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan stored in glass cooler upfront no date marking, manager states made 2 days ago
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal opened drink on prep table, water bottled moved to store correctly
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones stored near bread press up front
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In dry storage cooler containers of oil on floor
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle on spoon inside black beans and rice on hot holding warmer, moved from container
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White wire shelf near stoves soiled with grease residue
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cooked pork and cooked chicken with labels stating made 9/9 and 9/8. Manager states was made the previous day. Labels changed
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under handsink in kitchen leaking
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta salad and flan up front in cooler no date marking, marked
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal water bottle stored on prep table where plantains are being cut
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink upfront near register. Missing employee must wash hands sign, posted
Sep 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomatoes 60f cut lettuce 59f cooked pork 62f ham 60f cooked chicken 65f
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 60f cut lettuce 59f cooked pork 62f ham 60f raw fish 60f cooked chicken 65f
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Sandwich line employee wearing a watch
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between wall at triple sink. Moved
Apr 8, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Operator has 3 food handler employees total and one with expired certificate and other two with no proof of training
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. No proof for any employees. Provided blank form
Mar 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 4 pans cooked pork roast (47-51F - Cooling), stored overnight covered with foil in bar reach in cooler with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued. 1 bag cooked papas rellenas (45-57F - Cold Holding); stored overnight in non-food grade bag small glass upright reach in cooler with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued. 1 pan cooked beef, 2 pan cooked pork, 1 pan cooked papas rellenas and 1 pan croquetas with ham (46-52F - Cooling); all stored overnight in upright reach in cooler next to cook line covered with foil with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 1 bag cooked papas rellenas stored in non-food grade bag small glass upright reach in cooler and also same food items stored again in white deep reach in freezer on front counter area frozen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked croquets in upright reach in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over dessert cake in bar reach in cooler. Employee properly stored
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 pan slice cheese and 1 pack deli meat(45-57F - Cold Holding), all stored overnight in small glass upright reach in cooler in kitchen with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued 4 pans cooked pork roast (47-51F - Cooling), stored overnight covered with foil in bar reach in cooler with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued. 1 bag cooked papas rellenas (45-57F - Cold Holding); stored overnight in non-food grade bag small glass upright reach in cooler with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued. 1 pan cooked beef, 2 pan cooked pork, 1 pan cooked papas rellenas and 1 pan croquetas with ham (46-52F - Cooling); all stored overnight in upright reach in cooler next to cook line covered with foil with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued. 1 pan raw fish, 1 pan raw pork and 1 pan raw chicken (46-49F - Cooling), all prepared yesterday and stored overnight covered with foil in reach in cooler next to cook line with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 pan slice cheese and 1 pack deli meat(45-57F - Cold Holding), all stored overnight in small glass upright reach in cooler in kitchen with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 1 pan raw fish, 1 pan raw pork and 1 pan raw chicken (46-49F - Cooling), all prepared yesterday and stored overnight covered with foil in reach in cooler next to cook line with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 4 pans cooked pork roast (47-51F - Cooling), stored overnight covered with foil in bar reach in cooler with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued. 1 bag cooked papas rellenas (45-57F - Cold Holding); stored overnight in non-food grade bag small glass upright reach in cooler with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued. 1 pan cooked beef, 2 pan cooked pork, 1 pan cooked papas rellenas and 1 pan croquetas with ham (46-52F - Cooling); all stored overnight in upright reach in cooler next to cook line covered with foil with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued. 1 pan raw fish, 1 pan raw pork and 1 pan raw chicken (46-49F - Cooling), all prepared yesterday and stored overnight covered with foil in reach in cooler next to cook line with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in hand wash sink at bar area. Employee removed
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. Operator has 3 food handler employees total and one with expired certificate and other two with no proof of training
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. No proof for any employees. Provided blank form
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table next to food. Employee removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in all reach in coolers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw commercially packed beef stored in three compartment sink thawing. Place there few minutes ago. Employee place in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granulated substance in container not label at front counter area. Employee stated it's sugar
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