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ZAZA CUBAN COMFORT FOOD

9702 JEFF FUQUA BLVD STE 1496, Orlando FL 32827 · 407.538.6170

Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5814495
Grade history
JAN 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. half and half (46-47F - Cold Holding in unit at front counter, bottom shelf overnight
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on bottom shelf of prep table next to plastic wrap at cooks line
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Downstairs kitchen
Basic/36-11-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temping at 105F.operator discarded water,new temperature 166F
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to plastic wrap at cooks line.operator moved
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
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Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Hand washing sink at downstairs kitchen
Basic/33-06-4
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Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employee handlers certificate without dates of completion and date of expiration
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards at downstairs prep kitchen
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coffee cup stored on top of heating conveyer unit
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Prep kitchen floor downstairs
Basic/36-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink by exit door to front counter
Basic/42-01-4
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
High priority/01B-13-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter blend 77 Fahrenheit cold holding only out 2 hours, placed in cooler, recheck 70 degrees.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards in prep area. - white cutting board at egg station.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 new employees Zion, Cannon
Intermediate/11-26-1
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jocelyn
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - cups to at front bar
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Fresh cold brew coffee stored in use milk jugs. -Operator discarded.
Basic/25-32-4
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Coffee filters
Basic/25-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. half and half (46-47F - Cold Holding in unit at front counter, bottom shelf overnight
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. half and half (46-47F - Cold Holding in unit at front counter, bottom shelf overnight
High priority/03A-02-5
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over cooked eggs. Operator moved to the bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container filled with water in front counter hand wash sink. Operator removed it.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area hand wash sink. Operator replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket, operator flipped it.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed only BEV license, operator was able to get the seating license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Bar area
Basic/16-01-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved it from touching the ice
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
High priority/22-41-4
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch hair, put on gloves and no hand wash. Manager spoke with employee
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Operator placed them in walk in cooler to bring temperature down to at least 41F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator printed and completed with employees
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots on the cook line not inverted
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water over prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee shakes in reach in cooler. Advised supervisor to have a specific area, labeled for employee only.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site

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.