Zander’S Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
78
Score
Zander’S Restaurant appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Hollywood average 75, so Zander’S Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
78
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator re attempting food manager test. Test scheduled **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Operator unable to provide manager certification at time of inspection **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
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 2025-05-02: 1 provided. Operator unable to provide remainder at time of inspection **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Bathroom door open at time of inspection **Admin Complaint**
32-02-4
78
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles in restroom containing red substance not labeled, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator re attempting food manager test. Test scheduled **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-07-6
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**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Menu states eggs can be cooked any style no consumer advisory posted. Provided to operator. Operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at 1 door white reach in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
61
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In fliptop lower cooler, open pack of raw bacon and carton of raw shell eggs on shelf above sour cream and bottled condiments. Manager inverted all items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In stovetop water bath, nacho cheese sauce (119F - 2nd Reheating ). Per manager reheating since 9:30am. Manager increased fire under water bath to rapid reheat up to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On flattop griddle, clarified butter (114F - Hot Holding). Per manager melted at 9:30am. Manager moved butter to hotter area of flattop to reheat above 165F for proper hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Threaded bibb with attached hose at outside mop sink missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen white upright freezer, open case of raw philly steak meat above bagged bread and open box of cheesecake. Manager rearranged all items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink. Manager replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Squeeze bottles of oil at cookline not labeled. 2) Quart container of sugar on top of white freezer not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean bowls on storage rack by triple sink not inverted. Manager inverted bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
32
Mar 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided.
16-37-1
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
82
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot holding unit fish empanada(120F - Hot Holding); per operator less than 1 hour operator increase temperature of holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect around prep area and exited to the outside.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cup in hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Original container of bleach toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label.
41-21-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Plastic bottles of vinegar and frying oil stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in lowboy refrigerator. Operator removed stickers. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of sugar and flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
May 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink- observed plate inside hand washing sink. Operator removed plate. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Main kitchen ceiling tile at restroom- observed ceiling tile damage due to water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen prep table- observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table.
21-09-4
67
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink- observed mixing bowls inside hand washing sink. Operator removed mixing bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen mop sink- observed mop being stored inside mop bucket wet nesting.
42-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen cold holding unit cutting board- observed service tongs and spoons being stored inside bucket of water.
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen cold holding unit cutting board at ext door- observed case of fish being thawed at room temperature.
06-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zander’S Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zander’S Restaurant on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zander’S Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zander’S Restaurant.
How does Zander’S Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Zander’S Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Zander’S Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zander’S Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zander’S Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Zander’S Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zander’S Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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