EL SAZON CUBANO
7305 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33141
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (51 F – Cooling); cooked shredded chicken (51 F – Cooling); cooked pork chunks (60 F – Cooling); cooked shredded beef (47 F – Cooling); cooked Turkey (47 F – Cooling); cooked tamales (55 F – Cooling); cooked yuca (56 F – Cooling); black beans (48 F – Cooling) inside of walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared previous day.
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee use a soiled push cart to transfer packaged raw meat to prep table and continue to engage in food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands. Employee was coached on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw fish over condensed milk. Observed raw beef over cooked sauces. Employee placed items in correct order on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee use a soiled push cart to transfer packaged raw meat to prep table and continue to engage in food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands. Employee was coached on proper hand washing and glove change procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 12 bags of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi Mahi at (48 F – Cold Holding) no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (51 F – Cooling); cooked shredded chicken (51 F – Cooling); cooked pork chunks (60 F – Cooling); cooked shredded beef (47 F – Cooling); cooked Turkey (47 F – Cooling); cooked tamales (55 F – Cooling); cooked yuca (56 F – Cooling); black beans (48 F – Cooling) inside of walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared previous day.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid eggs (51 F – Cold Holding) at cook line. As per employee, for 20 minutes. Employee placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in correct order. Manager arranged oyster tags in the correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar station used to stored cleaning products. Employee removed cleaning products. Observed employee wash metal coffee cup into hand wash sink near cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 9 employees operating and engaging in food preparations with no certified manager present. Manager arrived during the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with sanitizer and window cleaner with no label. Manager provided labels for spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 12 bags of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi Mahi at (48 F – Cold Holding) no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed unenclosed beverage container with no lid on on shelf over prep table in prep area near microwave. Manager removed cup from prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of mixed fruit pouches for smoothies on the floor inside of the walk in freezer and a case of margarine on floor at walk in cooler. Manager placed cases on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Employee removed tongs from door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 spatulas stored in container of water at 88 F on prep table at cook line. Employee removed water from container. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave inside of prep area over prep table soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard inside of walk in cooler with accumulated dust and debris.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish submerged in bucket of water as a thawing process inside prep sink at prep area. Employee removed fish from bucket of water and placed it under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at prep area near mixer soiled with accumulated dust.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:05 PM.
Violation category totals
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.