Sazon Venezolano
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Sazon Venezolano has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
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 two times across the record.
Restaurants in Lehigh Acres average 78, so Sazon Venezolano trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Potable water hose hooked up to splitter and truck, vacuum breaker improperly installed before splitter. A vacuum breaker belongs on both ends after the splitter.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in main prep reach-in cooler raw ground beef over whole muscle beef. Discussed with operator and emailed storage chart.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling raw chicken, beef, then change gloves with no handwashing. Spoke with employee proper glove usage and washing of hands. Employee properly washed hands before resuming work and donned new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons tongs and knives in standing water 83F. Operator moved container to stovetops to heat **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops of reach-in cooler at entrance heavily soiled with grease, debris.
23-03-4
58
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by triple sink; cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator cooked pork stored in reach-in cooler for three hours. Operator removed cooked pork to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensils stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator placed all utensils in hot water 145F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
78
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 1, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed unapproved chlorine sanitizer in establishment for ware washing. Operator obtained an approved chlorine sanitizer during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-48-5
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Per operator water is obtained from private home residence. Water must be purged from tank, tank rinsed, and potable water from an approved source must be verified by inspector. **Warning**
27-27-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In tall silver reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs ambient temperature 50F for three hours per operator. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding) for three hours per operator. Operator spread out chicken into smaller portions and placed in freezer for quick cooling. Also tall silver reach-in cooler hotdogs (50F - Cold Holding) for three hours per operator. Operator placed in freezer for rapid cooling.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter next to grill cooked pork (109F - Hot Holding) for 20 minutes per operator. Operator placed on flat top stove to reheat. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide proof of certified food manager at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. All present employees are required to review and sign a copy with the person in charge. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. None located in any cold holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
26
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sazon Venezolano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sazon Venezolano on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sazon Venezolano?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sazon Venezolano.
How does Sazon Venezolano compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
Sazon Venezolano most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has Sazon Venezolano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sazon Venezolano have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sazon Venezolano 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 Venezolano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sazon Venezolano is inspected around two times per year on average.
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