ZARI CAFE

1200 WASHINGTON AVENUE

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)

Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above preparation table across cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**

24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above preparation table across cook line.
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (61F - Cold Holding); French fries (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (59F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per chef since previous day.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8671545

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8660944

02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sunny side up eggs not identified as raw on menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Observed rib eye and rack lamb not identified as raw and covered by the consumer advisory. Sunny side up eggs are no longer sold at establishment. **Time Extended**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8602773

53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2024-04-24: Operator ordered books on 04.16 and they are arriving 04.24 or 04.25. **Time Extended**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8603252

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside container of flour. Manager removed container with no handle. Corrected On-Site Warning
24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not stored inverted at warewashing area. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach-in cooler at preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area. Warning
02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sunny side up eggs not identified as raw on menu. Warning
53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Victoria, Taylor, Devon, Chris, and Johana working for more than 60 days with not food handlers training. Manager provided proof that food handler training material was ordered on 04.16 and was supposed to be received on 04.24. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379863

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside container of rice. Chef removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at second walk-in cooler. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023. Admin Complaint
53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
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. Provided chef with employee reporting responsibilities agreement. Warning

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8212018

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