Sazon Criollo
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Sazon Criollo eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Sep 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average for Palm Bay sits at 76, putting Sazon Criollo on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer.
16-37-1
Basic - Light not functioning. In dry storage mop sink area bulbs ordered.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink in kitchen covered with grease, hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
82
Jun 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine ppm 200
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting board
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with form and completed today. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in market table coming off
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in black chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Filter Soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket
42-01-4
43
Mar 27, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled with dust build up
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris in interior of reach in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted on prep table- Containers inverted by staff **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauce bottles in reach in fridge
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of shortening- placed on rack by cook **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease condensation on hood
36-68-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled with dust and debris
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up sliver with green label and 2 freezers in storage
14-69-4
64
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
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. pork ribs made yesterday not date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup in handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
78
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw chicken stored over empanadas in standing freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato and queso 51F prepped 2 hours prior. Suggested rapid chill, operator put bags of ice on product **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Pans above triple sink not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
70
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over plantains reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer front Hood filters over fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Potato balls. Plantain. Reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream milk **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
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. Antonio. Has to translate to give test. Will have completed by next unannounced inspection **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sazon Criollo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sazon Criollo on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sazon Criollo?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sazon Criollo.
How does Sazon Criollo compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Sazon Criollo most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Sazon Criollo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sazon Criollo have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sazon Criollo 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 Sazon Criollo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sazon Criollo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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