Key West, Monroe County

SAZÓN CHAPIN

1101 TRUMAN AVE, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 High Priority
Apr 21, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
3

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.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 24527600

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked yuca in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24527601

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in flip top reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 24527607

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib, located at the kitchen.

02B-01-5

Detail 24527599

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed that the establishment offers raw fish ceviche. Discussed and coached the operator on proper preparation and handling methods. During the inspection, an employee added an asterisk next to the raw item on the menu to indicate its status. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24527602

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24527603

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with raw fish, and a bag of carrots stored on the floor in walk in cooler running. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24527604

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.

42-01-4

Detail 24527606

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

21-09-4

Detail 24527605

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean, throughout the kitchen areas.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 24293769

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee removed it from rack at kitchen. Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 24293764

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator placed gloves without washing hands first, instructed employee on proper method.

03A-03-5

Detail 24293771

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.

16-37-1

Detail 24293766

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

31B-02-4

Detail 24293770

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 24293765

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef soups and refried beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.

08B-47-4

Detail 24293768

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of water bottles not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at dry storage room.

22-16-4

Detail 24293767

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

42-01-4

Detail 24293763

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

Jan 15, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 23478954

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

32-04-4

Detail 23478953

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