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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-26-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade lubricant in use on food-contact surfaces. Observed baby oil stored on food shelf for lubricating fryer hinge per operator. Oil is not food grade.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in ladies room restroom toxic cleaners on shelf out in the open. Not stored with other chemicals
Intermediate 2
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.observed hand washing sink near restroom with no hand soap. Observed front of house manager replacing soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-04-4Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed paint cans, remover, primer stored next to wine bottles on prep table. Observed operator removing from premises **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed inside of ice machine in back room with black mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed a spatula in between paper towel holder and wall. Observed operator removing and putting into dish **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board in back prep room. Operator just got new ones in. Observed the new ones and the old ones discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table next to walk in cooler .
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on cook.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken floor tiles throughout kitchen areas **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken and missing tile piece by hand washing sink next to toasters
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in back room prep area, towel under cutting board. Observed operator removing towel **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave by toasters soiled with food debris on inside.
14-44-4Basic – Lubricant from equipment gears or bearings leaking onto food-contact surface improperly stored. Observed baby oil (no lid) stored on food shelf , (above food prep area next to toasters) for lubricating fryer hinge per operator. Oil is not food grade.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers on drying dish rack **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.observed walls throughout kitchen and prep areas soiled with debris
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:37 PM.
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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.