SAZÓN CHAPIN
1101 TRUMAN AVE, KEY WEST, FL 33040
License #5428040
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →SAZÓN CHAPIN in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.4 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 April 21, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 18 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 16 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 21, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 3 minor.
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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.
Inspection History
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Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.
- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed that the establishment offers raw fish ceviche. Discussed and coached the operator on proper preparation and handling methods. During the inspection, an employee added an asterisk next to the raw item on the menu to indicate its status.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib, located at the kitchen.
- [21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean, throughout the kitchen areas.
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in flip top reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
What do locals think?
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Would you eat here?
SAZÓN CHAPIN has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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