El Sazon Cubano
7305 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141 · Permanent Food Service · License 2328808
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 19 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 20 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 16 basic (8 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 20, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Still observed grooved cutting board on top of preparation table next to kitchen walk in cooler.
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
More time given
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
More time given
- First visitOct 19, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
19 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed Black beans soup (52°F - Cold Holding); Black beans soup (66°F - Cold Holding); Cooked shredded beef (50°F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (56°F - Cold Holding); Chick peas (52°F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler at kitchen area. As per employee from the day before. Stop sale issued. Operator discarded it during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed Black beans soup (52°F - Cold Holding); Black beans soup (66°F - Cold Holding); Cooked shredded beef (50°F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (56°F - Cold Holding); Chick peas (52°F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler at kitchen area. As per employee from the day before. Stop sale issued. Operator discarded it during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed approximately 3 flying insects flying around preparation area at cafeteria.
Basic16
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed clean utensils stored inside standing water at 78°F on top of preparation table at cafeteria. Employee discarded water during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch at kitchen entrance. Employee removed watch during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed grooved cutting board on top of preparation table next to kitchen walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed walk in freezers floor soiled with ice buildup at kitchen area. Observed ice buildup was removed at the time of inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed old labels on cleaned metal container on storage shelves at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on top of preparation table in front of stove at preparation area at kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table in front of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed microwave interior soiled at grill station. Employee cleaned microwave interior at the time of inspection.
Repeat violationFixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cafeteria.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed at kitchen entrance.
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Repeat violation
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Observed bug zapper over fryer and three compartment sink at cafeteria area. Observed bug zapper were removed at the time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Observed food debris on the floor at kitchen area.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
Observed floor soiled inside outside walk in freezer and kitchen walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall soiled behind table mixer next to walk in cooler at kitchen area.
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitOct 19, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Still observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed interior of microwave at grill station soiled with old food debris. Observed interior of ovens soiled with grease buildup.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Still observed no hand wash sign at hand sink near entrance of kitchen.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink near entrance of kitchen.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Still observed dumpsters missing drain plugs.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed dumpsters missing drain plugs.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Still observed one dumpster missing lids.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed one dumpster missing lids.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.