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ZEEZENIA SOFRA

28143 SW 46 AVE · NEWBERRY · Alachua County · FL 32669

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3633045
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10931354
DBPR license1103807

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#8High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Two flies flying in kitchen.

#9High Priority01B-17-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Open jug of milk inside reach-in cooler without date marked manager stated the milk was opened approximately one week prior, but was unable to determine which day.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of plumbing cement stored directly on top of ice machine.

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate02C-03-5

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. Open jug of milk inside reach-in cooler without date marked manager stated the milk was opened approximately one week prior, but was unable to determine which day. Stop sale issued.

Stop Sale
#12Intermediate53B-01-5

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. No proof of food handler training available for any employees. One employee working in kitchen and handling food who has been employed more than 60 days. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink near ice machine.

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use cup without handle stored inside container of paprika on dry storage shelf.

#2Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Several boxes containing single-use food containers stored directly on floor in dry storage closet. Manager removed all items from the floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen, near dry storage shelf. Manager swept the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-32-4

Basic – Food being prepared outside. Partially covered pot of uncooked rice soaking in water outside on table. Inspector had manager move the rice back into the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Several bags containing rice, onions, and containers of sugar and oil stored directly on floor throughout kitchen.

#6Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Door to kitchen and two windows without screens left open. Two flies and one dead roach present in kitchen.

#7Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor in storage closet soiled with dirt and/or leaves.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.