PURO SAZON LATINO
22069 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33170
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed establishment was using non chlorine bleach. Operator went to to buy regular bleach. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.observed license expired 10/23. **Warning**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed pork and beef stored above seafood mix inside the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed a box of shell eggs stored at ambient temperature at 75° F. As per operator for less than 3 hours. Operator placed raw shell eggs inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic with oil stored at the preparation table @ 79° F. As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee placed garlic inside the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine's drain line draining into hand wash sink at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed ServSafe certification expired 10/13/2023. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Observed Alejandro P. Rachel Esteban . As per operator less than 1 months. Yolexis Sanchez 2 years ago. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all cooked foods inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator was advised to date mark food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-10-4Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a reach in cooler gasket torn in front of the fryers. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
16-11-4Basic – Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse – a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps. Observed the bleach used as sanitizer was non chlorine. Operator went to buy regular bleach. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water @ 109 F at the stove. Operator turn on the stove to reheat the water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave has accumulation of grease. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old label on container inside the reach in cooler. Operator was advised to remove old labels. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed foods stored inside the reach in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with flour not identified inside the dry storage. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:54 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.