SAZON CUBAN CUISINE

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed was a change of ownership to EL SAZON CUBANO LLC. The restaurant is open to the public at the time of the inspection and serving 12 customers. Warning

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an ice cream utensil stored on water at 88°F. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers stored over ice cream mix at walk-in cooler located outside. Operator started to relocate the products. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (52-48 F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (60-63 F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (66 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per label an Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Operator discarded the yellow rice, black beans and cooked shredded beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers. As per operator for less than one hour. And black beans (52-48 F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (60-63 F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (66 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per label an Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Operator discarded the yellow rice, black beans and cooked shredded beef. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Yuca (129 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to the stove to be reheating. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution at > 400 ppm. Operator added water to get 300 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hand wash sink blocked by preparation table with a mixer at preparation area. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Food residual on hand wash sink front counter. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle inside of rice and rice with rice at steam table. Operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to dishwasher machine. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some tiles in disrepair at ware washing area. Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between preparation table and flour container. Operator moved the knife to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the flour and beans container. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed some reach in cooler missing thermometer. Warning

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to preparation table. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket to the shelf under steam table. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rust. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen vegetables inside of standing water at preparation sink. Operator turn on the water. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with rice, flour, beans not identified by common name. Warning

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in water at 80°F. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread inside of nonfood grade bags at sandwich station. Operator started to moved the bread to a container. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (50 F - Cold Holding); Yuca (60 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located in front of dishwasher machine. As per operator for less than three hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onion (87 F - Hot Holding); chicken broth (110 F - Hot Holding) at grill. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the products to reheat at stove. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hand wash sink blocked by preparation table, one located next to walk in cooler. Warning

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

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty shelves at walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife stored between two reach in coolers at preparation area. Operator removed the knife and moved to the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in use utensil with handle touching the flour. Operator moved the handle. Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at preparation area. Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels at containers at walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at preparation area next to steam table. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork legs not covered at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 71F in sandwich station, as per Operator, held for less than one hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-20: Observed butter at 51°F n sandwich station. Operator moved to ice bath. Suggested the use of the Time as Public Health Control and provided form.. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 67°F in sandwich area, as per operator held less than two hours. Employee put on ice bath. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade. Operator moved to three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed croquettes and empanadas in reach in cooler by dishwashing machine. Observed chicken soup, tomato sauce and black beans soup in walk in cooler. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers in Walk in Cooler.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glassware stored on top shelf in kitchen area and service areas. Operator inverted/covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed chimichurri container on walk in cooler floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in bar area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler exterior soiled in front fryers. Observed hood filters in kitchen area

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed burgers reach in freezer interior, at the entrance f the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water on walk in cooler floor.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed croquettes and empanadas in reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in sandwich area. Operator moved to sanitizing bucket