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ZEEZENIA SOFRA

28143 SW 46 AVE, Newberry FL 32669 · 954-593-6376

Last inspected May 16, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats18
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1103807
Grade history
APR 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Two flies flying in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from hose connection on side of bathroom building.
High priority/29-34-4
Feb 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Two flies flying in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Open jug of milk inside reach-in cooler without date marked manager stated the milk was opened approximately one week prior, but was unable to determine which day.
High priority/01B-17-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of plumbing cement stored directly on top of ice machine.
High priority/41-10-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open jug of milk inside reach-in cooler without date marked manager stated the milk was opened approximately one week prior, but was unable to determine which day. Stop sale issued.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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. No proof of food handler training available for any employees. One employee working in kitchen and handling food who has been employed more than 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink near ice machine.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use cup without handle stored inside container of paprika on dry storage shelf.
Basic/14-01-5
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Several boxes containing single-use food containers stored directly on floor in dry storage closet. Manager removed all items from the floor during this inspection.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen, near dry storage shelf. Manager swept the area during this inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food being prepared outside. Partially covered pot of uncooked rice soaking in water outside on table. Inspector had manager move the rice back into the kitchen.
Basic/08B-32-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Several bags containing rice, onions, and containers of sugar and oil stored directly on floor throughout kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Door to kitchen and two windows without screens left open. Two flies and one dead roach present in kitchen.
Basic/35B-05-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor in storage closet soiled with dirt and/or leaves.
Basic/36-50-4
Apr 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No approved sewage system. Operator has applied for a septic operating permit, but the permit has not yet been issued.
High priority/28-08-4/Warning

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.