SAZON TROPICAL
2732 S CHICKASAW TRAIL, Orlando FL 32829 · 407-482-3807
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live small flying insects found at the kitchen not landing at any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025012789 | Feb 7, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 | $600 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live flying insects at the kitchen didn't touch any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Stainless big bowls used as scoop at the rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple cracked tile at the kitchen floor back area.
Food stored on floor. Carrot stored on floor at the walk-in cooler.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exit door was opened.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live small flying insects found at the kitchen not landing at any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food (cooked beef liver )at the walk-in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed dishes then she went to prepared food with the same gloves without change.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating rice while prepared it.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Box of raw pork stored on floor at the kitchen. Operator moved to the walk-in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork and raw chicken left in room temperature to thawed still 40 f operator moved. Operator moved it to the cooler.
Utensil not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Observed employee washed spatula then rinse it then* she was about to reuse it and I did stoped her explain the 3 steps. **Repeat Violation*
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored above of sweet plantain at the reach-in freezer front area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout establishment.
Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Observed employee just rinsed dishes with some water then reuse it.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. To go cup stored on floor front area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored at standing water 78f.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor next to the 3 compartment sink.
Sep 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching dirty dishes then heading to preparing food without washing hand.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored above of sweet plantain at the reach-in freezer front area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken veggie mix cooked 9-6-25
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken veggie mix cooked 9-6-25
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout establishment.
Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Observed employee just rinsed dishes with some water then reuse it.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. To go cup stored on floor front area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored at standing water 78f.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor next to the 3 compartment sink.
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 75f.
Light not functioning. By the hoods.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Feb 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored on top of cooked beef at the walk-in cooler Raw chicken stored on top of garlic at the walk-in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on top of raw beef at the walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes salad (57F - Cold Holding); tomato lettuce salad mix (61F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that's been out since 11 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Hot buffet on time no time mark. Operator stated that the food been out for 1.5 hours only.
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed it to operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door.
Food stored on floor. Bucket full of chicken stored on floor back of the house Onion and carrots stored on floor at the walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 75f.
Light not functioning. By the hoods.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee peal onions without washing it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Stored at bucket of standing water to be thawed.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored on top of beef and pork at the reach-in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. salad mix (72F - Cold Holding); potatoes salad (72F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad mix (72F - Cold Holding); potatoes salad (72F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Beans-cooked chicken-pork cooked Saturday July 13 no label.
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. For some employee.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the rice.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silver Fork and spoon stored on top of the 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Container of chicken stored on the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach -in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken left Standing water at bucket and stored at the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label at the salt.
Mar 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Light not functioning. The hoods.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler.
Mar 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee using a cellphone then go back to work cutting plantain without washing hand or changing gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken stew (46F - Cold Holding); red beans (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken thighs (55F - Cold Holding); pork ribs with chicken and potatoes (55F)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken stew (46F - Cold Holding); red beans (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken thighs (55F - Cold Holding); pork ribs with chicken and potatoes (55F)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Food at the bar front area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container storage at the employee hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All the food at the walk-in cooler the operator stated that from yesterday non have label.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing big ring and preslets.
Food stored on floor. Stored bucket of pork meat at the floor in the back to cook it.
In-use ice knife stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored in top of the reach-in freezer.
Light not functioning. The hoods.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed manager washing hand to serve a food not rubbing his hand 20 seconds. Correct him and provide a Spanish form how to wash hand.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insects front area not touching any food. Next announcement visit per supervisor Randy Hicks.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored in top of raw beef and raw pork at the white reach-in freezer without any separation. Observed raw chicken stored in top of raw beef and raw pork at the walk-in cooler without any separation. Provided a storages picture to operator in Spanish.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Time at the board was 11:15 am and I was there 9:50 am.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator was checking the chlorine 3 compartment sink using quaternary test kit.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Only quaternary not chlorine and they only using chlorine.
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. Provided English and Spanish form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Non of the food at the walk-in cooler that ready to eat have a label operator stated that from yesterday or the day before.(chicken cooked -pasta-red beans -pork cooked ).
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the hoods.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone at the same shelf with spices.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area by the 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of meat at the floor by prep area still on temperature. Observed boxes of chicken at the floor at the walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer front area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall in walk-in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle of drink at the reach-in freezer front area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler,reach-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout establishment.
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