Sazon Y Sabor Latino
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Sazon Y Sabor Latino 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Sazon Y Sabor Latino was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up three times.
Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Sazon Y Sabor Latino is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved and stained cutting board on make table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored in same shelve as salsa verde nutmeg, pinnacle juice. Removed Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction letter for fish used on ceviche that is not cooked prior to service. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over curtido in reach in cooler across from cook line. Properly storedCorrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezers . Properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer water on three compartment sink with over 200 ppm. Rechecked after water added 200ppm.
41-18-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Employee signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored inside had sink located in front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish and shrimp served in ceviche not identified as raw. Online and printed menus must be fixed. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. No proof for owners son. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, refried beans, tamales cooked on Sunday with no date marked. Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser bottle no name. Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved and stained cutting board on make table. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone cord touching cleaned utensils in kitchen entrance , removed Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves have debris . **Warning**
22-16-4
20
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 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. Chlorax performance, not for food contact surface. Operator purchased approved sanitizer . **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef99F on steam table for 15 minutes . Operator instructed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at kitchen handwash sink. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen handwash sink. Operator restocked . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup in kitchen make table prepared 48 hours ago not date marked, operator placed date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site
50-09-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged frozen dessert at dining room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator, whothen posted . **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water bottle in kitchen reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks at front counter , stored upside right,. Operator repositioned **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
41
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over milk and cheese Operator moved beef **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle front count area unlabeled
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand sink blocked with sanitizer bucket Operator moved bucket **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired 2022
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor by back door Operator moved oil off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go frozen desserts missing labels
02D-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels front counter area stored on floor Operator moved off flor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
55
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation.advised operator to install air curtain over back exit door - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by stove - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of stove -hood vents - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Jun 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over raw peeled plaintains in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani Bucket in hand sink at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop Handles in rice and flour container **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at front counter
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler above food **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of oil store on floor. Operator removed and placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled.
23-03-4
90
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cooked onions in oil on counter next to salad station. Time plan provided and filled out. Time stamp also placed on tray. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. - Ventilation hood. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sazon Y Sabor Latino last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sazon Y Sabor Latino on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sazon Y Sabor Latino?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sazon Y Sabor Latino.
How does Sazon Y Sabor Latino compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Sazon Y Sabor Latino most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Sazon Y Sabor Latino's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sazon Y Sabor Latino have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sazon Y Sabor Latino 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 Y Sabor Latino inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sazon Y Sabor Latino is inspected around three times per year on average.
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