El Zason

3503 W Baker St, Plant City, FL 33563
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

El Zason appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on May 8, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.

El Zason's latest score of 55 falls below the Plant City average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef 69 F, eggs 68 F in reach in cooler. Operator moved to working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Wrong license number on unit. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
55
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine in reach in cooler with food. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 45 F in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons. **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Gray water pipe is permanently connected, needs quick disconnect. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-06-4
55
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Aug 4, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Zason last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Zason on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Zason?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Zason.

How does El Zason compare to other restaurants in Plant City?

El Zason most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.

Has El Zason's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Zason have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Zason means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Zason inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Zason is inspected roughly once per year on average.