ZAZA CUBAN COMFORT FOOD
380 S SR 434 #1007, Altamonte Springs FL 32714 · 407.347.6606
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 17 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -large number of small flying insects on fly tapes near back hallway. Operator will replace.
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Inspection history
17 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1295 W AIRPORT BLVD, Sanford — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 1295 W AIRPORT BLVD, Sanford — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - milk
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. - new employee dishwasher. Emailed form to operator
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked potatoes (54-58F - Cold Holding) overnight in walk in cooler dated 3/31. Verified prep date with operator. Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (54-58F - Cold Holding) overnight in walk in cooler dated 3/31. Verified prep date with operator. Operator discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with time plan
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. Operator inverted
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in omelette station and gasket in cooler under panini presses
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In omelette station
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1295 W AIRPORT BLVD, Sanford — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - salmon
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - 2 employees preparing food
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -needed at open end of splitter at mop sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Sep 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -empanadas in hot box at front counter 126-130 less than 2 hours. Doors of hot box have gaps in all 4 corners that could allow heat to escape. Warmer turned up for temperature recovery. Recheck 170°.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -needed at open end of splitter at mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -front counter hand wash sink.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -operator is placing raw beef in bag, sealing, cooking, cooling in ice bath and holding in walk-in cooler with 7 day shelf life.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple liquid in spray bottle at dish machine. Operator labeled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -missing from hand wash sink by back prep shelves.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of single use gloves on floor under back hall hand wash sink. Box wet. Operator discarded.
Jul 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 1295 W AIRPORT BLVD, Sanford — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1295 W AIRPORT BLVD, Sanford — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - fresh bruschetta
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw sausage patties above tostones in reach in freezer on cook line. Operator rearranged unit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -funnel sitting in front counter hand wash sink.
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. -missing for new employees hired in 2024. Provided printed copies, all employees on duty read and signed.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information, incorrect information. -food handler certificates marked with 5 year expiration date. Should be 3 years.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -unlabeled Ecolab chemical spray bottle of sanitizer next to front hand wash sink.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor tiles missing or broken causing standing water in multiple areas.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1295 W AIRPORT BLVD, Sanford — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect near dish area. Not on food products. -3 small flying insects on unwashed onions. Operator will wash and cover product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pooled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); ambient shell eggs (45F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding) in right side cooler, less than 4 hours. Right hand door open slightly. Operator will monitor or move product for temperature recovery.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -large number of small flying insects on fly tapes near back hallway. Operator will replace.
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect near dish area. Not on food products. -3 small flying insects on unwashed onions. Operator will wash and cover product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pooled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); ambient shell eggs (45F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding) in right side cooler, less than 4 hours. Right hand door open slightly. Operator will monitor or move product for temperature recovery.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -employee added empanadas to hot box, did not add new time mark.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. -supervisor on duty Cloria does not have CFM certificate. 7 employees handling food.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -large number of small flying insects on fly tapes near back hallway. Operator will replace.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 1295 W AIRPORT BLVD, Sanford — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needed on the side of splitter that long floor hose is connected to.
A few Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on top of hot holding cabinet on gront line.between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Drink cups at 2 locations.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1295 W AIRPORT BLVD, Sanford — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at the line would not dispense
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. -per operator, heat sanitizer test strips have been ordered.
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