Monticello, Jefferson County

SABOR Y SANZON AUTHENTIC LATIN FOOD

180 S JEFFERSON ST, Monticello, FL 32344

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
3 High Priority
Oct 8, 2025
City
Monticello
County
Jefferson
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 24098118

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Steaks and hamburger patties.

03A-02-5

Detail 24098123

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steaks 60°F, hamburger patties 61°F, in cooler from previous day. Discarded by operator.

41-10-4

Detail 24098120

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser on line counter.

31A-11-4

Detail 24098122

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 24098116

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish room area.

22-20-5

Detail 24098117

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

06-09-1

Detail 24098121

Basic - 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.

10-08-5

Detail 24098119

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Jun 17, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 3, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

27-16-4

Detail 23804055

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water pump turned on during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: No hot water at hand sink. Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 23804054

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot and cold water turned off to prep sink and hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: No water to sinks. Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23804056

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Water leaking from faucet. Time Extended

May 20, 2025

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

27-24-5

Detail 23781690

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23781687

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water pump turned on during inspection. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 23781689

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot and cold water turned off to prep sink and hand sink. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23781688

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Warning

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 15

22-45-4

Detail 23683851

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitize sink no sanitizer.

03A-02-5

Detail 23683861

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 49, chicken 48, shrimp 56, fish 61. chef base and flip top coolers on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-15-4

Detail 23683860

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher not setting up sanitize sink.

31A-11-4

Detail 23683849

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23683847

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

53A-05-6

Detail 23683853

Intermediate - 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/ Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23683857

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

32-04-4

Detail 23683850

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

06-09-1

Detail 23683854

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23683856

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation

16-13-5

Detail 23683855

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Two wash sinks and one rinse, no sani. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 23683859

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-02-4

Detail 23683852

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs hanging in garbage can.

05-09-4

Detail 23683858

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

08B-12-5

Detail 23683848

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheese in white reachin cooler.

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

03G-04-5

Detail 23127208

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Cuts made in package. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 23127211

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish at 50°F, beef at 52°F, Iced during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23127212

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing towels.

12B-07-4

Detail 23127210

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on line, drink removed. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23127209

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room.

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-16-4

Detail 22828512

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.

12A-03-4

Detail 22828514

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed in prep sink.

31A-09-4

Detail 22828513

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in kitchen blocked with table. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22828518

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. All sinks have Items stored in sinks. Items removed . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22828515

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22828517

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

24-14-4

Detail 22828511

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife.

21-10-4

Detail 22828516

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 22528353

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs over produce. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22528354

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. French fry slicer.

31A-09-4

Detail 22528351

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. All sinks blocked with various items.

31B-02-4

Detail 22528355

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22528348

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22528350

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bread pudding. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22528347

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22528346

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

35A-06-4

Detail 22528349

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead flys on sticky tape in kitchen.

35B-01-4

Detail 22528352

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading to dish room.

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 21879929

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over cut cucumber. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21879922

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef at 50°, chicken at 46°, Iced during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21879921

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen.

31B-03-4

Detail 21879925

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen.

02C-02-5

Detail 21879924

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken.

41-17-4

Detail 21879931

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 21879928

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Back kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 21879930

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in several items. Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 21879926

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.

12B-07-4

Detail 21879923

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

42-01-4

Detail 21879927

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21544751

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over cooked beef.

08A-20-5

Detail 21544746

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Eggs over shrimp.

02C-03-5

Detail 21544748

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. Cooked beef opened 6 days ago.

41-17-4

Detail 21544750

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

14-01-5

Detail 21544747

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Products at salad station.

40-06-5

Detail 21544749

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on counter.

10-12-5

Detail 21544752

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop on box.

05-09-4

Detail 21544745

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small unit in kitchen.

Jun 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

50-17-2

Detail 21161069

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

03A-02-5

Detail 21161070

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef at 44°. Iced during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31A-10-4

Detail 21161066

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Soda gun bar sink.

31A-11-4

Detail 21161068

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in sink, wait station.

08B-38-4

Detail 21161067

Basic - Food stored on floor. Various items in stockroom.

42-01-4

Detail 21161071

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

May 17, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 20938399

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over pre-cooked food. Properly stored during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20938400

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing utensils.

53B-01-5

Detail 20938394

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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20938402

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-34-5

Detail 20938397

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

12B-07-4

Detail 20938395

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20938398

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reachin cooler gaskets. Repair service called for during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

10-01-5

Detail 20938396

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in contact with spices.

05-09-4

Detail 20938401

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Dressing cooler.

Nov 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 20637296

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef at 48° less than 4 hours per operator. Transfered to cooler maintaining 41° during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20637299

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. French fry slicer.

31A-11-4

Detail 20637295

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing equipment.

32-04-4

Detail 20637298

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room.

12B-07-4

Detail 20637297

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.