SAZON'S RESTAURANT BUFFET AND GRILL
701 W LANCASTER RD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32809
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed 3 fly like insects in kitchen area.
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melons 52°, cheese 51°, macaroni salad 50°, cut tomatoes 48°. All product held longer than 4 hours.
03B-01-5High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 116°, pork on buffet table 105°, chicken 137°, beef empanadas 90°, cheese empanadas 90°.
08A-21-4High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken over swai in walk in cooler.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 25 fresh and moist looking rodent dropping in pots and pans storage area located by walk in cooler in kitchen.
08B-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed no sneeze guard protection on cold buffet items.
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cut melons 52°, cheese 51°, macaroni salad 50°, cut tomatoes 48°, Chicken 116°, pork on buffet table 105°, chicken 137°, beef empanadas 90°, cheese empanadas 90°.
Intermediate 4
22-24-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Located at self serve station.
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operation has no certified food handler certificates for employees.
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marks on food in walk in cooler.
Basic 14
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Located on cooking equipment.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in kitchen.
08B-45-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed black beans in container on floor.
36-41-4Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife placed between wall and table in kitchen.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water at 76°.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
23-10-4Basic – Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
23-12-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:49 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.