Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill
4848 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33813 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308000
What drove the grade
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection2 intermediate, 2 basic-8
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 14Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score72
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 14, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Operator will send in November when complete.
- First visitAug 12, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Administrative complaint
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Walk in cooler.
Light not functioning.
Hood system over the right fryer on the cook line.
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.