ZONA FRESCA
1095 S UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation FL 33324 · 954-566-1777
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roaches in water heater room running on the floor. Room is accessed through dry storage in the back of the kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025084778 | Oct 6, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2023029715 | Apr 28, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed large hole in the floor of the walk in cooler.
Jan 28, 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
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in the water heater room and 1 dead roach in the mop closet. Operator cleaned and sanitized all areas with dead roaches.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near the office.
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer by office raw fish stored in non food grade bag. Operator stored in a food grade bag.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roaches in water heater room running on the floor. Room is accessed through dry storage in the back of the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top) chopped lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cabbage (57F - Cold Holding); salsa (48F - Cold Holding); tomato hot sauce (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed in walk in to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed taquitos (54F - Cold Holding) in front line flip top cooler. As per operator, item prepped and placed in front cooler approximately 5 hours prior to inspection. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed taquitos (54F - Cold Holding) in front line flip top cooler. As per operator, item prepped and placed in front cooler approximately 5 hours prior to inspection. See stop sale.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between walk and prep table. Operator stored properly.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches in back dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on top of paper towel rolls in dry storage area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at dish drying area several containers with wet nesting not allowed to properly air dry.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in water heater room standing water on the floor under and around the water heater. Operator mopped the water off the floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in back dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of food storage containers soiled on dry storage area.
Jun 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm, corrected on site to 100PPM)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatillo salsa (48F - Cold Holding) at salsa bar, as per manager, item was at salsa bar for approximately 3.5 hours. Manager put item in freezer to rapid chill.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Container with chips.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach in freezer. Black chest freezer by office.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of chips uncovered in kitchen.
Dec 16, 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
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched garbage can then continued working with food Employee washed hands and changed gloves
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut Lettuce reach in cooler at cook line
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the cook line, there was a spray bottle of blue liquid with no label. The operator labeled the bottle.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On the cook line, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). The operator changed the bucket and corrected the solution to 100ppm Chlorine
Jun 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At make line right side of reach in cooler located underneath the flip top cooler has standing water.
Jun 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At 3 compartment sink 0ppm chlorine, operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee working at cash register handling cash and customer credit cards proceeded to package chips with no hand washing and only one gloved hand, made operator aware who than made employee wash hands before completing task.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At produce storage shelf approximately 6 small flying insect coming from large bag of onions and landing on wall, at soda storage station outside the office area approximately three small flying insects landing on wall.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage shelf container of chopped pecans has scoop no handle, operator replaced with a handled scoop.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At make line right side of reach in cooler located underneath the flip top cooler has standing water.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter sanitize bucket = 0ppm chlorine, operator corrected to 100ppm.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook-line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting at back kitchen area. Operator separated for proper drying.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at base of exterior back door.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed wedding cookies for sale made on-site no date-mark or address.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve plates not inverted at cook-line. Operator turned plates over.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken soup uncovered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket at back kitchen area. Operator hung mop up.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager replaced cutting board.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around Hot water heater
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.