ZARATE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
3502 N ACCESS RD STE 1 · ENGLEWOOD · Charlotte County · FL 34224
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed butter packets, raw shell eggs, and raw pooled eggs held under time as public health control with no time marks. The operator stated the above foods are held from 7AM to 11AM daily. The operator added the times to the time as public health control written plan. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in the handwashing sink near the toaster.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink on the hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employee food handler certifications through International Foodservice Executives Asso. expired.
Basic 7
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured near the ice machine. The operator secured the tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed in-use knives stored in a soiled rack on the wall near the toaster.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation. The operator removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed multiple squeeze bottles of sauce stored underneath the paper towel and soap dispenser at the hand sink on the cook line. The operator properly stored the squeeze bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a black mold-like substance on the door gasket and surrounding area of the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-04-4Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed the screen door at the rear exit unable to eliminate gaps when closed.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 30, 2026 5:55 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.