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EL SAZON CUBANO

7305 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141

License #2328808

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72.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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EL SAZON CUBANO in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 3 critical, 4 major, 15 minor.

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Record snapshot

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on May 15, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 11 minor.

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Inspector notes
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Warning Issued
  • [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk cooler soiled with dust debris.
  • [33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpsters missing drain plugs.
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed interior ceiling vents in prep area soiled with black mold-like substance.
  • [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink near entrance of kitchen.
  • [01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags are not in correct order.
  • [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb near outside walk in coolers missing backflow preventer.
  • [22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled old food debris.
  • [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over prepped produce in reach in cooler at grill station. Operator placed items in correct storage order.
  • [33-15-4] Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed one dumpster missing lids.
  • [53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food handlers certificates expired for the following employees: Johennys Madrid, Anays Vazquez, Miguel Amaya, Karelia Mora, Sandra Villatoro, Enderson Mendez.
  • [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at grill station soiled with old food debris. Observed interior of ovens soiled with grease buildup.
  • [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
  • [33-14-4] Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed dumpsters with overflowing garbage.
  • [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
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EL SAZON CUBANO has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

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