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PURO SAZON LATINO CUBANO

22069 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33170

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3677663
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13561727
DBPR license2336073

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken soup (48F – Cold Holding) at prep table near kitchen entrance. As per manager for less than 3 hours. Manager place product in reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#20Intermediate02C-03-5

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. Observed gallon of milk opened for more than 2 days not date marked. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards has cut marks. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter handwash sink block by trash can. Observed handwash near triple block with clean dishes shelves. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter handwash sink used to store soiled utensils. Coach manager. Observed handwash sink near triple sink used to stored clean equipments. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate16-37-1

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#25Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Maria Perez Working for over 2 year. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 18

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at kitchen entrance near handwash sink working metal containers ready to eat food exposed to splash. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans not inverted at shelves near exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee monster stored at predation table near cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal pans not properly air-dried at shelves near exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-25-5

Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed establishment using wood cutting board as a food contact surface. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of oil stored on floor near triple sink. Coach manager. Observed handwash bag of rice and potatoes stored on floor at dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster via email. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwash sink across front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets across stoves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at handwash sink at kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table near cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 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 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
3 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.