Zest Restaurant & Zest Mrkt
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2024
55
Score
Public records show five inspections at Zest Restaurant & Zest Mrkt stretching back to 2022. On Feb 27, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Zest Restaurant & Zest Mrkt since Feb 27, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Zest Restaurant & Zest Mrkt trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-01-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dishroom area.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen stove top. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen coolers.
05-09-4
55
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10-1-2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top surface of all kitchen shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
21-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
47
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen oven.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
74
Apr 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen stove.
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most door gaskets soiled, clean stove top Accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
70
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap to kitchen employees hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside most kitchen coolers throughout.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris throughout kitchen shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zest Restaurant & Zest Mrkt last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zest Restaurant & Zest Mrkt on file is from Feb 27, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zest Restaurant & Zest Mrkt?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zest Restaurant & Zest Mrkt.
How does Zest Restaurant & Zest Mrkt compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Zest Restaurant & Zest Mrkt most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Zest Restaurant & Zest Mrkt's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zest Restaurant & Zest Mrkt have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zest Restaurant & Zest Mrkt means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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