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
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 small flying insects in kitchen area cooks line and dishwasher area, landing on clean food containers at rack above dishwasher area and landing on bread,diced peppers and dice ham at cooks line make table. **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of pesticide in storage room on bottom shelf next to ice machine. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed small flying insects landing on pan of diced pepper, pan of dice ham and bread at cooks line. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all contaminated food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of stainless steel polish on shelf by cooks line over foam cups and clean mixing bowls. Observed operator move chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed canned pineapple, olives, dice tomatoes and sliced cheese that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, cooked beef, stuffed cabbage, marinated raw beef, and coleslaw in Walk-in cooler all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked correctly some items had day dot stickers but none had dates. **Warning**
Basic 13
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple gaskets on reach-in cooler in disrepair. Repeat 3-11-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at screen door at the back of the kitchen. Observed door propped open with 1 small flying insects coming in. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed spilled dried eggs on floor under rack by door inside Walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of raw marinated chicken on floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 3-11-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall behind spray hose at dishwasher area. **Warning**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed mold like odor in wait staff service area coming from under sink. Observed sewer gas smell coming from ladies room. Repeat 3-11-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at rack by dishwasher area. Repeat 3-11-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-71-4Basic – Plastic wrap used to repair nonfood-contact surface on dishwasher and spray hose at dis area. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at prep table in storage area soiled. Repeat 3-11-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:59 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.