Sazon Tropical in Orlando
Last inspected:
2732 S Chickasaw Trail, Orlando, FL 32829Sazon Tropical in Orlando has accumulated 278 violations across 27 inspections since 2017, averaging 10.3 per visit. The facility was previously operated as Latino Grocery Spanish Food and has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $600 fine. Fire inspections documented a deep fryer without proper hood suppression in 2018, cited under the prior operator name. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, ventilation, and hand washing practices, with recent inspections showing consistent patterns of high-priority violations throughout 2024 and 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sazon Tropical in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
This Facility
10.3
violations / inspection
10.3 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg
5.91
violations / inspection
5.91 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Orange County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
Sazon Tropical in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025012789 | $600.00 | Feb 7, 2025 | Tampa |
Sazon Tropical in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Deep fryer ( fry daddy) by cooks line.Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-11-26:
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Deep fryer ( fry daddy) by cooks line.Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Sazon Tropical in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections34 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections33 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Sazon Tropical in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sazon Tropical in Orlando last inspected?
- Sazon Tropical in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sazon Tropical in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sazon Tropical in Orlando are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Sazon Tropical in Orlando had?
- Sazon Tropical in Orlando has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sazon Tropical in Orlando find?
- Sazon Tropical in Orlando was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sazon Tropical in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Sazon Tropical in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Sazon Tropical in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sazon Tropical in Orlando has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sazon Tropical in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sazon Tropical in Orlando has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Sazon Tropical in Orlando been fined?
- Sazon Tropical in Orlando has been fined a total of $600.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Sazon Tropical in Orlando operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Latino Grocery Spanish Food (2018-2018).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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