ZAPATA'S MEXICAN GRILL
3970 TAMPA RD STE M · OLDSMAR · Pinellas County · FL 34677
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. – 6 live flying insects in back food prep area – 2 flying insects in dish washing area – 5 flying insects in food storage area near employee restroom – 8 flying insects in employee restroom
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -6 live roaches on wall in storage area ear dishwashing area opening
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. – 5 rodent droppings on floor in food storage area near beverage station and dishwashing area 7 rodent droppings in corner area opposite employee restroom – 8 rodent droppings on floor in at area
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. — salsa 47 F , sour cream 47 F , mozzarella cheese 50 F , in cooler at cook line opposite stove – no temperatures taken this day
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – salsa 47 F , sour cream 47 F , mozzarella cheese 50 F in cooler at cook line opposite stove – no temperatures taken this day – reviewed proper monitoring of food temperatures with operator
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. – cooked ground beef 114F in steam table – placed on steam table at hour before – cook reheated on stove
Intermediate 7
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Adrian Cortes expired food manager certificate – George Cortes food manager certificate current **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – soiled reach in cooler at cook line – soiled reach in freezer at back kitchen cook line and beverage station – soiled cutting board in food prep area **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Triple door reach in cooler angled to partially block cook line hand wash sink – operator relocated reach in cooler – ice machine drop plate , knife and scrubbing pad inside back kitchen hand wash sink – employee removed items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen – employees placed soap at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.82 F in hand wash sink near beverage station
Basic 16
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in back kitchen food prep area
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – microwave handles broken / missing
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back food prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen, walk in cooler and food prep areas
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk in cooler and back kitchen food prep area
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at cook line
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – soiled exterior of microwave at cook line – soiled shelves at cook line **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken in employee restroom **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in expo area
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook line , food prep , dishwashing area and employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink at cook line .
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:54 AM.
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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.