Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SAZON'S RESTAURANT BUFFET & GRILL

701 W LANCASTER RD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32809

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 12, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3218253
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7985442
DBPR license5807781

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 12, 2022 10:23 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 13, 2022 9:10 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority7 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#13High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid flying insect spray in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In single door cooler in kitchen next to handsink. Raw shrimp and pork over cheese, beans. In walk-in cooler, raw beef and eggs over **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 in kitchen behind and under stove, 3 flying insects in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. housemade salsa (44-46F – Cold Holding) behind front counter. Operator discarded. cooked plantains (53-56F – Cold Holding) in two door cooler in kitchen. Operatorstates in cooler more then 24 hours. Discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. housemade salsa (44-46F – Cold Holding) behind front counter, operator states in cooler overnight cooked plantains (53-56F – Cold Holding) in kitchen, operator states in reach-in more then 24 hours **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.in kitchen near back door **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#19Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate16-37-1

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All kitchen handsinks **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#22Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate02C-08-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked squid in single door cooler in kitchen. Operator will date mark **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.i at three compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At 3 compartment sink. Operator turned hot water on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 12

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead flies on premises. In buffet steam tables in dining area **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic33-14-4

Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic12B-14-4

Basic – Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Behind front counter, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cooler behind front counter missing bottom panel **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Sodas in front area, sack of beans in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Behind front counter, in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:02 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 47 · Electrical wiring/outlets – reporting only
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.