SAZONCITO LATIN FOOD
4542 S SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando FL 32822 · 407.802.2982
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on top of ice bin front counter Operator killed
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017052814 | Oct 3, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Mortar pestle cracked in kitchen Piece of wood used to smash plantain
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leche and flan front counter Many items bottom of make table
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By the water trough
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter by ice machine Walk in cooler floor
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. April 1, 2025 Available
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar and ware washing area
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One on oven handle Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven by stove
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside cooking equipment Vents in hood
Plumbing system in disrepair. Missing pipe underneath hand wash sink. Operator has a bucket there
Stored food not covered. Most items bottom of make table not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under 3 compartment sink
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk in cooler floor buckling up
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon on menu was available u dercooked
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 opened 2 days ago bottom of make table
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Mortar pestle cracked in kitchen Piece of wood used to smash plantain
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen Operator replaced
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Gave operator a copy and he posted on bar pillar until menus can be reprinted
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leche and flan front counter Many items bottom of make table
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar area and kitchen Hot water shut off
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By the water trough
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter by ice machine Walk in cooler floor
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. April 1, 2025 Available
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar and ware washing area
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One on oven handle Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven by stove
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside cooking equipment Vents in hood
Plumbing system in disrepair. Missing pipe underneath hand wash sink. Operator has a bucket there
Stored food not covered. Most items bottom of make table not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under 3 compartment sink
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk in cooler floor buckling up
Met inspection standards. 34 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on top of ice bin front counter Operator killed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over vegetables in white reach in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bleach spray bottle in hand wash sink front counter Operator removed
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Mortar pestle cracked in kitchen Piece of wood used to smash plantain
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine sanitizer not for sanitizing food contact surfaces Operator purchased
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chili in reach in freezer front counter
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan, Lantau s, cooked pork, chorizo, frying cheese, shredded chicken, pork, pork chops, lettuce. No date marked.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar area and kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter
Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tiles missing throughout
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Soiled
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Overnight oats over bottles of water in reach in cooler front counter
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By hot water heater and 3 compartment sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar area and 3 compartment sink
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between make table and prep table in kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 hanging on oven in kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and microwave
Light not functioning. 2 in hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table Outside all cooking equipment
Plumbing system in disrepair. 2 compartment sink faucet
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen
Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in kitchen Operator removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Stored food not covered. Many items in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed in standing water in prep area, operator cooked.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink dish washing area.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk in cooler floor peeling up
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink Operator stocked
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing date marked
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Bar area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several Ceiling tiles in dining room show water damage
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 displayed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Around back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floors
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walk in cooler wall
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood Gaskets make table Outside-of all cooking equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table Hot box
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk in cooler floor
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink Operator stocked
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 soap provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink Operator stocked
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing date marked
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle hanging on dirty dish cart in bar area Operator labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bin
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Bar area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several Ceiling tiles in dining room show water damage
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 displayed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Around back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floors
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walk in cooler wall
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table and prep table Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood Gaskets make table Outside-of all cooking equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table Hot box
Stored food not covered. Pan of tres leche in bar reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk in cooler floor
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (118F - Hot Holding)for 1 hour Operator put on stove to heat up
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Many items not date marked in make table
Bathroom facility in disrepair. One of the stalls taped shut
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's room
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Bar atea
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By 3 compartment sink and walk in cooler Bar area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walk in cooler wall damaged Ladies room
Light not functioning. One light entrance to storage room One in hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of all cooking equipment in kitchen Handwash sink in kitchen
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Back door
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler raw steak (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw swaii (45F - Cold Holding); sweet plantains (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler raw steak (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw swaii (45F - Cold Holding); sweet plantains (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (118F - Hot Holding)for 1 hour Operator put on stove to heat up
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle of cleaner in handwash sink in bar Operator removed
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. Kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Many items not date marked in make table
Bathroom facility in disrepair. One of the stalls taped shut
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's room
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Bar atea
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 displayed
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler. Thermometer reads 48F
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By back door and behind cooking equipment
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By 3 compartment sink and walk in cooler Bar area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walk in cooler wall damaged Ladies room
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer in mitchen
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar Operator removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several hanging on oven
Light not functioning. One light entrance to storage room One in hood
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of all cooking equipment in kitchen Handwash sink in kitchen
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Back door
Stored food not covered. Many items in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bottle sauces in make table
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. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in freezer in dish area
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded beef with vegetables (125F - Hot Holding)in hot box. Per operator less than 2 hours. Put on stove to reheat to 165. Recheck 177F
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/ Some expired
Handwash sink not working in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwashing sink was turned off. Operator turned it on.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Desserts front counter
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies room
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dining room has water damage Kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Lid to reach in freezer in dish area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish area Bar Kitchen
Food stored on floor. Buckets of salt
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in dish area Kitchen
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on oven
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs in vegetables on steam table
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Light not functioning. One in hood
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar Kitchen Emailed a copy
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink in kitchen Fryers Fan covers in walk in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with sticker on it on top of pan of sliced onions in make table
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooker
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw marinated chicken on top shelf in reach in cooler over tomato paste.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoked pork in walk in cooler 45F less than 4 hours. Manager put in freezer to rapid chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ribs in hot box 125F less than an hour. Put back in oven at 11:25. Recheck 11:55 175F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Garlic in reach in cooler
No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's room.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomato paste in reach in cooler not date marked from yesterday. Cooked pork made 2 days ago.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner for tables.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen and storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator discarded
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door. Walk in freezer. Fan covers in walk in
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer by make line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of fryers Hood vents.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Door by kitchen.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Both restrooms.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Stored food not covered. Cooked pork in reach in cooler in kitchen. Several items in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water draining onto floor surface. From 3 compartment sink in back dish area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By door to kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dining room.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over front food display.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in reach in cooler across from stove. Prep table bottom shelf. Walk in freezer not working.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen under equipment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back by walk in.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Bins in walk in cooler.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Men's room.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan in walk in cooler soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Walk in cooler.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw beef (55F - Cold Holding) less than an hour. cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); raw ribs (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); raw tilapia (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); beef, pork, chicken soup (71F - Cold Holding); pork (56F - Cold Holding); pork chops (51.F - Cold Holding); ground beef (56F - Cold Holding) All from day before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); raw ribs (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); raw tilapia (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); beef, pork, chicken soup (71F - Cold Holding); pork (56F - Cold Holding); pork chops (51.F - Cold Holding); ground beef (56F - Cold Holding) All from day before.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (118 - Hot Holding) Operator put on stove to bring temperature up to 165F 2nd temperature taken at 2:30pm @187F
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By door to kitchen.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dining room.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over front food display.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in reach in cooler across from stove. Prep table bottom shelf. Walk in freezer not working.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen under equipment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back by walk in.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Bins in walk in cooler.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Men's room.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan in walk in cooler soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Walk in cooler.
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