Zest

2401 Willow Springs Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33496

Other

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Zest has been inspected eight times since 2023. Zest was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Boca Raton sits at 74, putting Zest on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in flip top cooler across from stove cut cabbage (45F); butter with cooked jalapeños (47F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit more than four hours. See stop sale. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Flip top cooler across from stove ; raw chicken (47F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Fod held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved to another cooler to quick chill. Observed in flip top cooler across from stove cut cabbage (45F); butter with cooked jalapeños (47F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit more than four hours. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket stored in front of handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31B-04-4

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, next to Dish machine in ware wash area.

31B-04-4

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented oyster sauce can. See stop sale.

01B-01-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup like container used to dispense rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sauces in cook line reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi menu does not indicate which items contain raw animal products. Operator sent menu to be reprinted to indicate items that contain raw animal foods at time or inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds sushi rice on TPHC. Operator unable to provide written plan at time of inspection. Provided written plan and operator filled out at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

03F-10-5

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi menu does not indicate which items contain raw animal products. Operator noted items on menu and reprinted at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Jan 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zest on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zest?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zest.

How does Zest compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Zest most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Zest's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zest have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zest 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 Zest inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zest is inspected around three times per year on average.

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