Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

ZARZA RESTAURANT LATIN FOOD & GRILL

4848 CLEVELAND HEIGHTS BLVD · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33813

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3663176
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13513430
DBPR license6308000

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bag holding corn

#4High Priority03B-01-6

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

#6Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn walk in cooler

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. Employee picked items up **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:30 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.