EL SAZON CUBANO
7305 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33141
North Beach
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of both walk in freezers.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris. Observed microwave was cleaned at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed gaskets inside of reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored inside of sanitizer bucket. Employee stored wet wiping cloth inside of sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner at front counter with no label. Employee provided label for spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handles being utilized to scoop cooked white rice. Employee removed container from cooked white rice. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of fruit purée mixers in the floor inside of walk in freezer number 1. Manager placed cases of purée on shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Employee removed tongs from door handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean container near 3 compartment sink and in walk in cooler.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cafeteria counter.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb near 3 compartment sink missing backflow preventer.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with the last date served. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled spoons stored inside of hand wash sink near cook line. Employee removed spoons from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at cafeteria.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave inside of prep area over prep table soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed interior of microwave inside of prep area over prep table soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard inside of walk in cooler with accumulated dust and debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed fan guard inside of walk in cooler with accumulated dust and debris. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at prep area near mixer soiled with accumulated dust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed wall at prep area near mixer soiled with accumulated dust. **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/5/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1: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. Observed 12 bags of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi Mahi at (48 F - Cold Holding) no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed unenclosed beverage container with no lid on on shelf over prep table in prep area near microwave. Manager removed cup from prep area. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of mixed fruit pouches for smoothies on the floor inside of the walk in freezer and a case of margarine on floor at walk in cooler. Manager placed cases on shelves. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Employee removed tongs from door handle. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 spatulas stored in container of water at 88 F on prep table at cook line. Employee removed water from container. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave inside of prep area over prep table soiled with old food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard inside of walk in cooler with accumulated dust and debris.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish submerged in bucket of water as a thawing process inside prep sink at prep area. Employee removed fish from bucket of water and placed it under running water. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at prep area near mixer soiled with accumulated dust.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (51 F - Cooling); cooked shredded chicken (51 F - Cooling); cooked pork chunks (60 F - Cooling); cooked shredded beef (47 F - Cooling); cooked Turkey (47 F - Cooling); cooked tamales (55 F - Cooling); cooked yuca (56 F - Cooling); black beans (48 F - Cooling) inside of walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared previous day.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee use a soiled push cart to transfer packaged raw meat to prep table and continue to engage in food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands. Employee was coached on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw fish over condensed milk. Observed raw beef over cooked sauces. Employee placed items in correct order on shelves. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee use a soiled push cart to transfer packaged raw meat to prep table and continue to engage in food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands. Employee was coached on proper hand washing and glove change procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 12 bags of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi Mahi at (48 F - Cold Holding) no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (51 F - Cooling); cooked shredded chicken (51 F - Cooling); cooked pork chunks (60 F - Cooling); cooked shredded beef (47 F - Cooling); cooked Turkey (47 F - Cooling); cooked tamales (55 F - Cooling); cooked yuca (56 F - Cooling); black beans (48 F - Cooling) inside of walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared previous day.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid eggs (51 F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per employee, for 20 minutes. Employee placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in correct order. Manager arranged oyster tags in the correct order. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar station used to stored cleaning products. Employee removed cleaning products. Observed employee wash metal coffee cup into hand wash sink near cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6: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/ Observed 9 employees operating and engaging in food preparations with no certified manager present. Manager arrived during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with sanitizer and window cleaner with no label. Manager provided labels for spray bottles. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 23 total violations (7 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1: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. Observed commercially packaged fish already thawed inside vacuum packaged. Employee opened all the bags immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in needs of grout ( kitchen floor)
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle.
- 10-01-5: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 scoop handle touching the plantain strips . Person in charge corrected it. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dirty dishes , then accommodating clean containers without handwashing in between. Employee was coached about the correct handwashing procedure and employee rewashed his hands . Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish above ham/ cheese mix in the walk in cooler. Employee inverted the food storage order. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed some missing tags . Manager was advised to keep them for 90 days .
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw ceviche is offered at the establishment, but the item is not identified as raw. Employee fixed all the menus while I was conducting the inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
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Phone: (305) 861-4727
Website: https://www.elsazoncubano.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(3,797 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Serves Beer
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Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025