SAZON TROPICAL

Name: SAZON TROPICAL
Address: 2732 S CHICKASAW TRAIL, ORLANDO, FL, 32829, US
Rating: 72.1

2732 S CHICKASAW TRAIL, ORLANDO, FL 32829

License #5814462

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72.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SAZON TROPICAL in ORLANDO 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 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 35 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 30 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on March 18, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No chemical test kit available for the sanitizer in use; dishmachine maintenance issues, label residue on cleaned containers, lime scale buildup.
[35A-02-7] 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.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
[08A-05-6] 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 .
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves .
[06-01-5] 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 .
[53A-05-6] 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/
[12A-09-4] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored at standing water 78f .
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door .
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. To go cup stored on floor front area .
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout establishment.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor next to the 3 compartment sink .
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
[16-29-4] Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Observed employee just rinsed dishes with some water then reuse it .
[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.
[08A-02-6] 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 .
[01B-24-5] 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
[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.
[02C-01-5] 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
[12A-13-4] 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 .

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