Zaza Cuban Comfort Food
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
50
Score
Public records show 16 inspections at Zaza Cuban Comfort Food stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Altamonte Springs average 76, so Zaza Cuban Comfort Food trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
16
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (54-58F - Cold Holding) overnight in walk in cooler dated 3/31 . Verified prep date with operator . Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked potatoes (54-58F - Cold Holding) overnight in walk in cooler dated 3/31 . Verified prep date with operator . Operator discarded
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with time plan
03F-10-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in omelette station and gasket in cooler under panini presses
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In omelette station
29-49-6
50
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. - fresh bruschetta **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
90
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw sausage patties above tostones in reach in freezer on cook line. Operator rearranged unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -funnel sitting in front counter hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. -missing for new employees hired in 2024. Provided printed copies, all employees on duty read and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information, incorrect information. -food handler certificates marked with 5 year expiration date. Should be 3 years.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -unlabeled Ecolab chemical spray bottle of sanitizer next to front hand wash sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor tiles missing or broken causing standing water in multiple areas.
36-11-4
55
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
51-13-4
90
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needed on the side of splitter that long floor hose is connected to.
29-42-4
Basic - A few Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on top of hot holding cabinet on gront line.between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Drink cups at 2 locations.
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine.
23-03-4
67
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at the line would not dispense
31B-05-4
78
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. -per operator, heat sanitizer test strips have been ordered.
16-62-1
90
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -steak in bottom left side of 3 door cooler 49°f less than 4 hours. Items on higher shelves blocking air flow.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -vacuum breaker missing from splitter at mop sink and hose bibb next to hand wash sink in dish area.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open pan of raw turkey sausage above plantains, French fries. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -multiple metal pans in cooler with previous labels not removed when washed.
16-46-4
47
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in the back room has a hose in the sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
74
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect in dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: 1 small flying insect by dish area, 1 small flying insect by mop sink. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -vacuum breaker missing from splitter at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaza Cuban Comfort Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaza Cuban Comfort Food on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaza Cuban Comfort Food?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zaza Cuban Comfort Food.
How does Zaza Cuban Comfort Food compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Zaza Cuban Comfort Food most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Zaza Cuban Comfort Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Zaza Cuban Comfort Food have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Zaza Cuban Comfort Food means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Zaza Cuban Comfort Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zaza Cuban Comfort Food is inspected around five times per year on average.
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