ZONA FRESCA
1331 SE 17 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954.765.1776
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. TPHC-4 hours- Cook line Unit- cut lettuce/diced tomatoes/ corn/shredded cheese/ Salsa / sour cream See stop sale. Cook line- flip top- dice tomatoes, sour cream, pico de gallo, mix shredded cheese time expired at 2:00 pm. Checked at 2:30 pm. Manager discarded all items.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026019773 | Jan 23, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2023040079 | Jul 6, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2016046999 | Sep 26, 2016 | Oct 27, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. TPHC-4 hours- Cook line Unit- cut lettuce/diced tomatoes/ corn/shredded cheese/ Salsa / sour cream See stop sale. Cook line- flip top- dice tomatoes, sour cream, pico de gallo, mix shredded cheese time expired at 2:00 pm. Checked at 2:30 pm. Manager discarded all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. TPHC-4 hours- Cook line Unit- cut lettuce/diced tomatoes/ corn/shredded cheese/ Salsa / sour cream See stop sale. Cook line- flip top- dice tomatoes, sour cream, pico de gallo, mix shredded cheese time expired at 2:00 pm. Checked at 2:30 pm. Manager discarded all items.
Jan 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled chicken (157F - Cooking), employee placed back on grill, second temperature (170F-Cooking).
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. Walk in Cooler-black beans (44F - Cold Holding); ceviche made with raw fish (52F - Cold Holding; butter (45- Cold Holding) pinto beans (45F-Cold Holding). Per employee food held overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. Walk in Cooler-black beans (44F - Cold Holding); ceviche made with raw fish (52F - Cold Holding; butter (45- Cold Holding) pinto beans (45F-Cold Holding). Per employee food held overnight. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to ice machine, catering cart in front, employee removed.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline cooler; raw beef (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator food cold holding in unit less than 4 hours. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator place ice bags on food to quick cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen hot rail cooked corn (126F - Hot Holding). Per,operator food hot holding less than four hours. Observed food double stacked in shallow container. Operator put food in single container to properly reheat.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front line cutting boards contain cut marks
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added solution. Chlorine tested 100ppm
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bag filled with ice, stored on top of raw swai inside flip top cooler at cook line. Operator replaced with ziplock bag.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to ice machine, in kitchen. Operator provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice chute at soda machine.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (109F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food stored out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator put rice in oven to reheat to 165F for hot holding.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink adjacent to cook line. Operator provided.
Jul 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over salsa inside reach in cooler next to cook line. Operator properly stored.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bench knife stored in hand wash sink next to mop sink. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above food prep table. Employee properly stored.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on flip top cooler door at cook line.
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