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SAZÓN CHAPIN

1101 TRUMAN AVE, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5428040

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Quick take

SAZÓN CHAPIN in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 5 critical, 5 major, 6 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • [21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean, throughout the kitchen areas.
  • [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib, located at the kitchen.
  • [02B-01-5] 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.
  • [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
  • [08A-20-5] 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.
  • [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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