Sazon Latino Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Sazon Latino Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no soap provided at handwash sink”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Kissimmee average 78, so Sazon Latino Restaurant trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
67
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawing swai in sealed individual bags not cut to allow oxygen to make contact with swai before thawing,per manufacturer's guidelines
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front counter and hand washing sink by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Chorizo and beef at walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom door
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tile bulging at ceiling at entrance to kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Swai fish at walk in cooler
06-09-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in clear container no label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fish stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and beef no date mark at walk in cooler No date mark on milk at walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves at cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in clear container with no label under prep table
02D-01-5
61
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Minor rust... **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucila Calderon **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Manager having trouble getting class. Time extended for 30 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time extended due to language barrier and other issues. Facility must be complied in 60 days. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Minor rust... **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucila Calderon **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Manager having trouble getting class. Time extended for 30 days **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucila Calderon **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Gisselle
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken,ground beef, pork. Walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
43
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at kitchen handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in freezer
23-03-4
78
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside.
25-25-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooler in dry storage area heavily soiled and holes in
36-27-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sazon Latino Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sazon Latino Restaurant on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sazon Latino Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sazon Latino Restaurant.
How does Sazon Latino Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Sazon Latino Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Sazon Latino Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sazon Latino Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sazon Latino Restaurant 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 Sazon Latino Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sazon Latino Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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