Garcia's Sazon

4602 N Lois Ave, Tampa, FL 33614

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Garcia's Sazon has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “working containers of food removed”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Garcia's Sazon on the better side of that line. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee did not wash hands and began to put on old gloved prior to food prep. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands and wore new gloves during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and raw shell eggs stored over raw pork and raw steak in Reach in cooler. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw frozen sausage stored inside a shopping bag. Operator relocated frozen sausage to an approved container during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-31-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic scrub holder and metal scrub stored inside Employee handwash sink. Operator removed both items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Liquid butter, oil, and sauces in squeeze bottles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water inside Reach in cooler. Operator discarded drink during time of inspection. **Warning**

12B-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste water tank does not have a quick disconnect to the attached commissary. Discussed with operator. **Warning**

51-06-4

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning condensation dripping onto ground at rear of food truck. Operator added a bucket to collect condensation during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

28-02-4

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over bread in reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on reach in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar,

02D-01-5

May 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.

22-02-4

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 13, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garcia's Sazon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garcia's Sazon on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Garcia's Sazon?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Garcia's Sazon.

How does Garcia's Sazon compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Garcia's Sazon most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Garcia's Sazon's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Garcia's Sazon have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Garcia's Sazon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Garcia's Sazon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Garcia's Sazon is inspected around two times per year on average.

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