Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SAZÓN CHAPIN

1101 TRUMAN AVE · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3605810
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10891629
DBPR license5428040

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#4High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee removed it from rack at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator placed gloves without washing hands first, instructed employee on proper method.

#6High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.

#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef soups and refried beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of water bottles not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at dry storage room.

#2Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#3Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.