Zaria Simply Mediterranean
415 S Ponce de Leon Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 · Permanent Food Service · License 6502665
What drove the grade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 24 routine inspection1 intermediate, 4 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitAug 24, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Several spray bottles not labeled.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
In shed out back oil on floor. Person in charge moved oil.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
Top of ice machine not smooth and easily cleanable. Still has manufacturers tape. Person in charge removed tape.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Single service containers above make table not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Shelves not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Shelves are raw, untreated wood.
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 24, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.