Zona Blu Italian Deli & Restaurant
189 Weston Rd, Weston, FL 33326 · Permanent Food Service · License 1621123
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 18 routine inspection4 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 6 basic (3 repeats)-24
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 18, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks.
Observed raw shrimp stored over heavy cream in lower portion of flip top. Operator stored correctly.
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed in lower flip top raw chicken cubes stored over raw lamb chops. Operator stored correctly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Observed server drop off dirty dishes and handle to go items without washing hands
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Slicer blade
Basic6
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
Repeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Observed knife stored between flip top coolers. Employee removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
One employee. Employee placed hair restraint on.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Interior of top convection oven
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.
Observed dishwasher drying plates
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.