El Sazon De Casa

3206 N 40 St, Tampa, FL 33605
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, El Sazon De Casa has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. El Sazon De Casa was last inspected on Oct 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which El Sazon De Casa's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Empanadas, sauces and multiple items in reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Large storage trailer with 3 reach in freezers, Togo supplies Ann multiple items. Reach in freezers have empanadas, ice cream and multiple food items. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of Togo food containers on floor in storage trailer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil on floor in storage trailer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
74
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken over sauces in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Roach killing gel over oregano leaves in storage trailer.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bags in handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Large storage trailer with 3 reach in freezers, Togo supplies Ann multiple items. Reach in freezers have empanadas, ice cream and multiple food items.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Empanadas, sauces and multiple items in reach in coolers.
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of Togo food containers on floor in storage trailer.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Stand up reach in cooler with reach in freezer stored outside with juices, cheeses, vegetables and multiple items. Large reach in cooler with sodas and juices out side of MFDV. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil on floor in storage trailer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on white chest reach in freezer.
12B-07-4
41
Feb 12, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Sazon De Casa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Sazon De Casa on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does El Sazon De Casa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

El Sazon De Casa most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has El Sazon De Casa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Sazon De Casa have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Sazon De Casa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.