SAZON LATINO RESTAURANT
2648 N ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, Kissimmee FL 34744 · 407-459-2172
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016024921 | Mar 15, 2016 | Jun 24, 2016 | $120 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Swai fillet in walk in cooler fully thawed in intact reduced oxygen packaging Operator discarded
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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. Swai fillet in walk in cooler fully thawed in intact reduced oxygen packaging - see stop sale Operator discarded
Food stored on floor. Water bottle case at front counter Operator moved onto shelf
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauce in reach in cooler under make table on cookline Operator voluntarily discarded
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In containers of rice and sugar under prep table
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under make table on cookline
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On make table at front counter Operator removed
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawing swai in sealed individual bags not cut to allow oxygen to make contact with swai before thawing,per manufacturer's guidelines
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front counter and hand washing sink by triple sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Chorizo and beef at walk in cooler
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom door
Ceiling tile missing. Tile bulging at ceiling at entrance to kitchen
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. Swai fish at walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in clear container no label
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fish stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and beef no date mark at walk in cooler No date mark on milk at walk in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves at cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in clear container with no label under prep table
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. Prep Cooler gasket.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several drinks in reach in freezer.
Feb 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Nov 17, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucila Calderon
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Oct 17, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucila Calderon
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on prep table
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucila Calderon
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gisselle
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken,ground beef, pork. Walk in cooler
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.