ZARZA RESTAURANT LATIN FOOD & GRILL
4848 CLEVELAND HEIGHTS BLVD · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33813
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bag holding corn
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding cooks line whole chickens 115-121, manager placed to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Currently 4 food handlers no CFM present. Manager Richard Avelino 6/10/21 Servsafe arrived during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn walk in cooler
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. Employee picked items up **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:30 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.