ZAPATAS RESTAURANT INC
6700 S US HWY 1
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In employee restroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In main restroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water, bulk oil Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine Corrected On-Site
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In employee restroom
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In main restroom
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen area
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area and walk in cooler
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water, bulk oil Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Serving Utensils Corrected On-Site
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Not in use at time of inspection, sanitizer not properly dispensing. Make sure to use three bay sink until dish machine reaches proper ppm
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. back door in storeroom Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler and cooks line
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil, and bucket of vegetables in cooler
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. In employee restroom
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line sandwich unit Repeat Violation
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water on floor. Where tiles are missing cooks line and cooler
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In cooler manger placed in pan and some in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters over vegetables, raw beef over ready to eat foods Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front area Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sour cream squirt bottle store on top of shredded lettuce, Corrected On-Site
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By restroom hall area
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In storage area
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In walk in cooler, behind line Corrected On-Site
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large bin for tortilla chips
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler with taco toppings
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Coconut,oregano, bay leafs Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo over raw onions, chicken over beef, beef over black beans Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 49f cold holding had chicken out for party. Advised to rapid chill watermelon 60f cold holding, advised to rap chill
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in sink Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In woman's restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: No hand wash sign posted. **Time Extended**
- 14-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Prep table not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Prep table shelf on bottom heavily rusted with holes Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 29-45-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Faucet hanging down in sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in cheese Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In all kitchen areas Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen area Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In woman's restroom Warning
- 14-10-4:Basic - Prep table not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Prep table shelf on bottom heavily rusted with holes Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing on counter scallops, beef, chicken still frozen Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line Warning
- 29-45-4:High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Faucet hanging down in sink Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).