Zarate's Family Restaurant

3502 N Access Rd Ste 1, Englewood, FL 34224 · Permanent Food Service · License 1801864

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 76 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 29, 2026 (9 days ago)

What drove the grade

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.High priority · fixed on the spot · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 7 basic (1 repeat)
-24
Safety score76

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct292026

Routine inspection

12 violations found

First visitOct 29, 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.
12 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: 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.
  Observed butter packets, raw shell eggs, and raw pooled eggs held under time as public health control with no time marks. The operator stated the above foods are held from 7AM to 11AM daily. The operator added the times to the time as public health control written plan.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate3
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed ice dumped in the handwashing sink near the toaster.
  No soap provided at handwash sink on the hand sink.
  Repeat violation
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employee food handler certifications through International Foodservice Executives Asso. expired.
Basic7
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash.
  Observed multiple squeeze bottles of sauce stored underneath the paper towel and soap dispenser at the hand sink on the cook line. The operator properly stored the squeeze bottles.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  Observed the operator wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation. The operator removed the watch.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed a black mold-like substance on the door gasket and surrounding area of the reach in freezer.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
  Observed in-use knives stored in a soiled rack on the wall near the toaster.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  Observed the screen door at the rear exit unable to eliminate gaps when closed.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured near the ice machine.
  The operator secured the tanks.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.