Clearwater, Pinellas County

EL BUEN SAZON CASERO

1436 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater, FL 33755

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
May 5, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

May 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 24556108

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26. License renewed during inspection license now current Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 24556105

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dispenser broken . Manager placed soap at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 24556106

Basic - Exterior door has a hole in the front door where door knob was that opens to the outside. Reviewed with manager

08B-17-4

Detail 24556107

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables( unwashed avocado, lemons and bananas ) stored with ready-to-eat food.in double door cooler in back kitchen area

02D-01-5

Detail 24556109

Basic - Working containers of food ( bulk container of flour ) removed from original container not identified by common name in back kitchen

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 24271372

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

32-04-4

Detail 24271374

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

35B-01-4

Detail 24271373

Basic - Exterior door has an opening at the door knob area that opens to the outside. Reviewed with operator .Operator to close the hole this day .

33-16-4

Detail 24271376

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster

02D-01-5

Detail 24271375

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in back kitchen . Reviewed with operator .

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

08A-17-6

Detail 23732322

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bags of raw chicken stored in same container with bags of raw beef in freezer in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager . Emailed to manager and reviewed handout ALMACENAJE SEGURO EN EL REFRIGERADOR, Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23732319

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23732320

Basic - Employee beverage container next to food on storage shelf in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated bottle of water Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23732323

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in cooler at cook line . Reviewed with manager . Manager discarded food Corrected On-Site

14-10-4

Detail 23732321

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Broken corner area of ceramic frame of hand wash sink cabinet . Manager has scheduled service for repair

08B-38-4

Detail 23732318

Basic - Food ( box of tomatoes , jugs of water, , bag of beans and sugar) stored on floor in back kitchen area. Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated food to shelves Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23732317

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine . Manager changed solution. Recheck 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 23476291

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 23476292

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, or mold-like substance . Cutting boards stained in back food prep area . Reviewed with person in charge

31B-02-4

Detail 23476293

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front cook line area . Person in charge placed paper towels at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

43-08-4

Detail 23476290

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation . Manager states the person does not work in the kitchen . Reviewed with manager .

50-09-4

Detail 23476287

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 23476285

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in food prep area . Reviewed with person in charge

40-06-5

Detail 23476286

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse next to bottled water and soda under steam table in front line area . Reviewed with person in charge . Purse relocated Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23476288

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23476289

Basic - Exterior door has a hole where a lock once was in the front door that opens to the outside.Reviewed with manager . Tape placed over hole temporarily until a permanent cover is in place. Per operator, to be repair the following day Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 23476284

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Jun 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-08-5

Detail 22939191

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over washed vegetables in stand alone fridge back of house. Owner moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22939189

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. During inspection observed salsas prepared onsite in small cups in reach in glass fridge not date marked made yesterday 6-19. Owner put date on all cups. Corrected On-Site

35B-04-4

Detail 22939190

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Whole in front door.

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 3Total: 13

01B-07-4

Detail 22389348

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Salsa dated 10/7/2023, cooked peppers no date- mold on top of product. All items discarded.

08A-04-5

Detail 22389346

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed produce in stand up LG refrigerator. Repeat Violation

02C-01-5

Detail 22389345

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa dated 10/7/2023, cooked peppers no date- mold on top of product. All items discarded.

02C-03-5

Detail 22389349

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. Opened milk container no date mark.

11-27-4

Detail 22389347

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

53A-01-7

Detail 22389339

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certificates available for anyone. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 22389344

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22389343

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22389340

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

02C-02-5

Detail 22389342

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Carnitas and cooked beans no date mark, made on 10/22/2023, date mark adjusted.

35B-01-4

Detail 22389338

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

22-08-4

Detail 22389341

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

35B-04-4

Detail 22389350

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Secondary lock hole not protected from outside environment. Front door.

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-04-5

Detail 22315399

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach in cooler. Raw eggs , chicken, and beef stored over unwashed lettuce. Provided operator with safe refrigerator storage handout. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 22315396

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: No proof of any certified food manager for establishmentAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 22315398

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: No proof of any food handler training Admin Complaint

32-04-4

Detail 22315400

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing doors on bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22315397

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 22315401

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Circle opening on the middle area of front door Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22315395

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on white powdered substance. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Time Extended

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 17

03D-02-5

Detail 22083725

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler: pork (75F - Cooling Overnight). Operator discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

08A-04-5

Detail 22083716

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach in cooler. Raw eggs , chicken, and beef stored over unwashed lettuce. Provided operator with safe refrigerator storage handout. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 22083721

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler: pork (75F - Cooling Overnight). Operator discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22083727

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: beans (45F - Cold Holding). Operator placed on ice at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22083718

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 22083711

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained/soiled.

53A-01-7

Detail 22083722

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53B-01-5

Detail 22083715

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22083726

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

22-38-5

Detail 22083724

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator states bleach finished last night. Operator purchased bleach from local store at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22083720

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing doors on bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 22083723

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

05-09-4

Detail 22083717

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler on cooks line.

33-16-4

Detail 22083719

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 22083713

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

21-12-4

Detail 22083714

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table on cooks line. Operator placed in sanitizing solution at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22083712

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on white powdered substance. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Nov 16, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-02-4

Detail 21574812

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At hand wash sink in kitchen near three compartment sink, operator placed paper towel at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site