Zarate's Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Zarate's Family Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 22, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Englewood average 77, so Zarate's Family Restaurant trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean with some food debris on it. Observed operator removing, washing, and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep table in kitchen, grooves in cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of ribs in walk in freezer, on floor, under shelf. Observed operator remove and store on shelf properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cook line, microwave with dried on food debris on inside. Observed operator cleaning properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in cooler in kitchen, gasket soiled. Observed operator cleaning gasket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed in dry storage room, next to slicer, knife with some food debris on it, put away clean. Observed operator removing remove and rewash knife. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed cambros put away clean with old labels on them. Observed employee remove and put into dish to wash.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in bin without label. Observed operator putting label on it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Observed CFM certifications expired. Jesus Zatrate Reynaga 05102019; Alexandra Reynaga 05102019. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back storage room, a cutting board with black mold like substance on it. Observed operator throw away cutting board into dumpster and put out a new one after running it through dish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles in kitchen, on reach in coolers with food accumulation on back side. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon Dioxide/Helium tanks by ice machine in dry storage not secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above grill line a ceiling tile with a hole in it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit door next to restrooms with gaps, not sealing adequately. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler on line, torn and with food debris on them. **Warning**
23-03-4
64
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 small flying insects in kitchen area cooks line and dishwasher area, landing on clean food containers at rack above dishwasher area and landing on bread,diced peppers and dice ham at cooks line make table. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of pesticide in storage room on bottom shelf next to ice machine. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed small flying insects landing on pan of diced pepper, pan of dice ham and bread at cooks line. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all contaminated food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of stainless steel polish on shelf by cooks line over foam cups and clean mixing bowls. Observed operator move chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed canned pineapple, olives, dice tomatoes and sliced cheese that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, cooked beef, stuffed cabbage, marinated raw beef, and coleslaw in Walk-in cooler all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked correctly some items had day dot stickers but none had dates. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple gaskets on reach-in cooler in disrepair. Repeat 3-11-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at screen door at the back of the kitchen. Observed door propped open with 1 small flying insects coming in. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed spilled dried eggs on floor under rack by door inside Walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of raw marinated chicken on floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 3-11-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind spray hose at dishwasher area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed mold like odor in wait staff service area coming from under sink. Observed sewer gas smell coming from ladies room. Repeat 3-11-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at rack by dishwasher area. Repeat 3-11-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Plastic wrap used to repair nonfood-contact surface on dishwasher and spray hose at dis area. **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at prep table in storage area soiled. Repeat 3-11-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
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Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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. Observed dishwasher sanitizer reading zero. Instructed operator to discontinue use of dishwasher and use 3 compartment sink only. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed test strips not being used to test sanitizer and to know when sanitizer is out. **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed underneath cutting board on line an accumulation of brownish liquid under cutting board. Observed cook cleaning board and sanitizing underneath board **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in coffee station **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed toilet in mens bathroom in need of cleaning. **Warning**
32-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on cook in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets needing replaced in all reach in coolers. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside microwave at toaster station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable musty, moldy odor in coffee station. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink by prep station with a sliw drain. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall in prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink in coffee station with a leak underneath sink,a pan with stagnant water inside pan, and black mold like substance around pan. **Warning**
29-11-4
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Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in ladies room restroom toxic cleaners on shelf out in the open. Not stored with other chemicals
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade lubricant in use on food-contact surfaces. Observed baby oil stored on food shelf for lubricating fryer hinge per operator. Oil is not food grade.
41-26-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.observed hand washing sink near restroom with no hand soap. Observed front of house manager replacing soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed paint cans, remover, primer stored next to wine bottles on prep table. Observed operator removing from premises **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.observed walls throughout kitchen and prep areas soiled with debris
36-27-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed a spatula in between paper towel holder and wall. Observed operator removing and putting into dish **Corrective Action Taken**
24-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board in back prep room. Operator just got new ones in. Observed the new ones and the old ones discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table next to walk in cooler .
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken floor tiles throughout kitchen areas **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken and missing tile piece by hand washing sink next to toasters
36-24-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in back room prep area, towel under cutting board. Observed operator removing towel **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave by toasters soiled with food debris on inside.
22-08-4
Basic - Lubricant from equipment gears or bearings leaking onto food-contact surface improperly stored. Observed baby oil (no lid) stored on food shelf , (above food prep area next to toasters) for lubricating fryer hinge per operator. Oil is not food grade.
14-44-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers on drying dish rack **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed inside of ice machine in back room with black mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
33
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed servers at toast station using gloves but not washing hands before putting gloves on. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed multiple food items not reheated to 135F. Observed Operator pulling items and reheating to proper temperature. cheese sauce at 9:25 am (127F - Reheating); sausage gravy (135F - Reheating); chicken gravy at 9:20 am (55F - Reheating); brown gravy at 9:20 (55F - Reheating). cheese sauce (162F - Hot Holding); sausage gravy (171F - Hot Holding); chicken gravy (168F - Hot Holding); brown gravy (168F - Hot Holding) all re temps at 9:45am **Corrected On-Site**
03E-03-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed green clean chemical stored above bottled sauces on storage shelf. Observed operator removing items. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black like food substance on can opener by microwave **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed multiple food items in walk in cooler with outdate markings. IE: hamburger patties, sausage patties, tuna salad,
02C-03-5
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. Spoke with operator on the proper procedures and emailed information to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like mold substance in ice machine in storage room
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom fixtures designed with non-readily cleanable design. Observed bathroom faucets with corrosion build up in both bathrooms
32-10-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no single covered waste receptacle in ladies room.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of third pans in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.observed gap on screen door at bottom, at back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing and or broken by dish and ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 8 containers of pickles stored on floor in walk in. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with black like substance inside.
22-08-4
26
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee load dirty pans into dish machine then touch clean pans without washing hands. Manager coached and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork chops over opened bag of RTE hot dogs. Operator moved hot dogs to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Observed food build up inside microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by cook area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers not labeled. Operator started labeling. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items in dry storage room.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear screen door with broken latch creating a gap at bottom of door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles underneath three part sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bus tub of potatoes on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved and put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several missing tiles on wall in prep area.
36-24-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed third pan of hash stored next to three part sink. Manager removed pan and put on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance buildup on inside of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large green cutting board with extensive grooves.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking out of water bottle at prep area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zarate's Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zarate's Family Restaurant on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zarate's Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Zarate's Family Restaurant.
How does Zarate's Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Englewood?
Zarate's Family Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Englewood average of 77.
Has Zarate's Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zarate's Family Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zarate's Family Restaurant 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 Zarate's Family Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zarate's Family Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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