Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL BUEN SAZON CASERO

1436 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 24, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3336339
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8355597
DBPR license6218426

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Salsa dated 10/7/2023, cooked peppers no date- mold on top of product. All items discarded.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed produce in stand up LG refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa dated 10/7/2023, cooked peppers no date- mold on top of product. All items discarded.

Intermediate 7

#7Intermediate02C-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. Opened milk container no date mark.

#8Intermediate11-27-4

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.

#9Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certificates available for anyone. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10Intermediate16-37-1

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

#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12Intermediate11-26-1

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.

#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Carnitas and cooked beans no date mark, made on 10/22/2023, date mark adjusted.

Basic 3

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#3Basic35B-04-4

Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Secondary lock hole not protected from outside environment. Front door.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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