El Sazon De Leony
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited El Sazon De Leony six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
El Sazon De Leony's latest score of 67 falls below the St. James City average of 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat beef in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw beef beside the raw chicken on bottom shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Establishment Is Out Of Business.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Establishment Is Out Of Business.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at handwashing sink in kitchen shut off. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Establishment Is Out Of Business.
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Establishment Is Out Of Business.
36-34-5
67
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat beef in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw beef beside the raw chicken on bottom shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at handwashing sink in kitchen shut off. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
67
May 12, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
78
Oct 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw pork in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw ground beef to bottom shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
67
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Aug 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Sazon De Leony last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Sazon De Leony on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does El Sazon De Leony compare to other restaurants in St. James City?
El Sazon De Leony most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. James City average of 80.
Has El Sazon De Leony's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Sazon De Leony have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Sazon De Leony means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Sazon De Leony inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Sazon De Leony is inspected around three times per year on average.
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