ZONA FRESCA
1095 S UNIVERSITY DR · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33324
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer by office raw fish stored in non food grade bag. Operator stored in a food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roaches in water heater room running on the floor. Room is accessed through dry storage in the back of the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top) chopped lettuce (56F – Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (57F – Cold Holding); cheese (57F – Cold Holding); cabbage (57F – Cold Holding); salsa (48F – Cold Holding); tomato hot sauce (48F – Cold Holding). As per operator, items out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed in walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-38-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed taquitos (54F – Cold Holding) in front line flip top cooler. As per operator, item prepped and placed in front cooler approximately 5 hours prior to inspection. See stop sale.
03D-07-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed taquitos (54F – Cold Holding) in front line flip top cooler. As per operator, item prepped and placed in front cooler approximately 5 hours prior to inspection. See stop sale.
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between walk and prep table. Operator stored properly.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches in back dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on top of paper towel rolls in dry storage area.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed at dish drying area several containers with wet nesting not allowed to properly air dry. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in water heater room standing water on the floor under and around the water heater. Operator mopped the water off the floor.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in back dry storage area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of food storage containers soiled on dry storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:07 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.