Inspection Report

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ZIMI ITALIAN

4957 W ATLANTIC AVE · DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33445

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3401781
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8536459
DBPR license6022718

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food…raw veal , raw steak above cheese , above uncovered soup in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored food . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation…blue cheese sauce date marked 2/28, Italian dressing made with fresh eggs date marked 2/27 at walk in cooler . Stop sale issue . Cook discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#5High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands…server brought dirty dishes form the customer table and then serve drinks to customers without washing hands . Employee washing hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition…. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation…blue cheese sauce date marked 2/28, Italian dressing made with fresh eggs date marked 2/27 at walk in cooler . **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing….some food evidence in handwashing sink at cook line , ice dumped in handwashing sink at dishwashing area. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine….not provided any kind of tools for hot water sanitizer . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food…employee scooping ice with cup . Discussed with employee. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line . **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.