SAZONCITO LATIN FOOD

Name: SAZONCITO LATIN FOOD
Address: 4542 S SEMORAN BLVD, ORLANDO, FL, 32822, US
Rating: 49.7

4542 S SEMORAN BLVD, ORLANDO, FL 32822

License #5804561

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49.7 Grade F / 100

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SAZONCITO LATIN FOOD in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 49.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 49 total violations — 2 critical, 12 major, 35 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 19, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 5 major, and 16 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed in standing water in prep area , operator cooked.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between make table and prep table in kitchen
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table Outside all cooking equipment
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar area and kitchen
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in kitchen Operator removed
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over vegetables in white reach in freezer.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. 2 compartment sink faucet
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout
[08B-49-4] 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
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Soiled
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk in cooler floor peeling up
[22-38-5] 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
[02C-04-5] 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
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on top of ice bin front counter Operator killed
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Many items in walk in cooler
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink dish washing area.
[14-16-4] 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
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout

Disposition: Warning Issued
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing date marked
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood Gaskets make table Outside-of all cooking equipment
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink Operator stocked
[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.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Around back door
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle hanging on dirty dish cart in bar area Operator labeled
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bin
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Pan of tres leche in bar reach in cooler.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside oven
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Bar area
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table and prep table Operator removed
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 displayed
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk in cooler floor
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar area
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floors
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Walk in cooler wall
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table Hot box

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