EL BUEN SAZON CASERO

Name: EL BUEN SAZON CASERO
Address: 1436 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL, 33755, US
Rating: 67

1436 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL 33755

License #6218426

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

67 Grade F / 100

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May 5, 2026 · 5 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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EL BUEN SAZON CASERO in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 67 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 50 total violations — 7 critical, 16 major, 27 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a hole in the front door where door knob was that opens to the outside. Reviewed with manager
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables( unwashed avocado, lemons and bananas ) stored with ready-to-eat food.in double door cooler in back kitchen area
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food ( bulk container of flour ) removed from original container not identified by common name in back kitchen
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26. License renewed during inspection license now current
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dispenser broken . Manager placed soap at hand wash sink

Disposition: Warning Issued
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[22-08-4] Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[35B-04-4] Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Secondary lock hole not protected from outside environment. Front door.
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Salsa dated 10/7/2023, cooked peppers no date- mold on top of product. All items discarded.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed produce in stand up LG refrigerator.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa dated 10/7/2023, cooked peppers no date- mold on top of product. All items discarded.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk container no date mark.
[11-27-4] 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.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certificates available for anyone.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Carnitas and cooked beans no date mark, made on 10/22/2023, date mark adjusted.