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ZARZA RESTAURANTS

6980 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD, Winter Haven FL 33884 · 863-226-9330

Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats67
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307624
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In women's restroom
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Heat strip on the door of walk in freezer door.
Basic/14-11-5
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels on plastic storage containers on shelf above 1st 3 compartment sink.
Basic/16-46-4
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container and measuring cup inside the hand washing sink located near the walk in cooler. The items was removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water on the brown cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The beverage was removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers in ware washing area.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of rice.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.