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ZAZA CUBAN COMFORT FOOD

With 8 documented inspections, ZAZA CUBAN COMFORT FOOD in ALTAMONTE SPRINGS has achieved a 2.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

380 S SR 434 #1007

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13517988

  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -needed at open end of splitter at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10892483

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -missing from hand wash sink by back prep shelves. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of single use gloves on floor under back hall hand wash sink. Box wet. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -empanadas in hot box at front counter 126-130 less than 2 hours. Doors of hot box have gaps in all 4 corners that could allow heat to escape. Warmer turned up for temperature recovery. Recheck 170°. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -needed at open end of splitter at mop sink. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -front counter hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -operator is placing raw beef in bag, sealing, cooking, cooling in ice bath and holding in walk-in cooler with 7 day shelf life. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple liquid in spray bottle at dish machine. Operator labeled. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8844776

  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor tiles missing or broken causing standing water in multiple areas.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw sausage patties above tostones in reach in freezer on cook line. Operator rearranged unit. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -funnel sitting in front counter hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -missing for new employees hired in 2024. Provided printed copies, all employees on duty read and signed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information, incorrect information. -food handler certificates marked with 5 year expiration date. Should be 3 years.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -unlabeled Ecolab chemical spray bottle of sanitizer next to front hand wash sink.

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8845555

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8844118

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -large number of small flying insects on fly tapes near back hallway. Operator will replace. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Fly strip still hanging in hallway. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect near dish area. Not on food products. -3 small flying insects on unwashed onions. Operator will wash and cover product. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: 1 small flying insect near drain under dish machine. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pooled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); ambient shell eggs (45F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding) in right side cooler, less than 4 hours. Right hand door open slightly. Operator will monitor or move product for temperature recovery. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Pooled eggs 50-53, cooked potatoes cooling overnight 54-56. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8769665

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -large number of small flying insects on fly tapes near back hallway. Operator will replace.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect near dish area. Not on food products. -3 small flying insects on unwashed onions. Operator will wash and cover product. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pooled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); ambient shell eggs (45F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding) in right side cooler, less than 4 hours. Right hand door open slightly. Operator will monitor or move product for temperature recovery.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - 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. -employee added empanadas to hot box, did not add new time mark. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. -supervisor on duty Cloria does not have CFM certificate. 7 employees handling food.

Inspection Date: 2/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8457040

  • 13-03-4:Basic - A few Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on top of hot holding cabinet on gront line.between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Drink cups at 2 locations.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needed on the side of splitter that long floor hose is connected to.

Inspection Date: 7/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370863

  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. -per operator, heat sanitizer test strips have been ordered.