Zipo Express
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Zipo Express nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 13, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, showing up two times.
Zipo Express' latest score of 61 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
61
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed middle reach in freezer door has exposed insulation **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small flip top front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
05-09-4
90
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs than handle ready to eat food lettuce leaves without washing hands. Explained to manager proper hand washing technique. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Explained to manager proper hand washing technique **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed on cook line flip top drawer raw beef over avocados. Employee placed beef in lower drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed bean pork and cheese mix (47F - ambient Cooling); cheese and beans (47F - ambient Cooling)in flip top cooler. Per manager items prepared at 9:00 am.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed bean pork and cheese mix (47F - ambient Cooling); cheese and beans (47F - ambient Cooling)in flip top cooler. Per manager prepared at 9:00 am. See stop sale
03D-06-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips manager could not locate.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in the rear of the kitchen. No paper towels at hand washing sink on the cook line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ladle in hand washing sink in the rear of kitchen. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed right side interior of ice machine accumulation of black/green mold-like substance. Employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense chicken base
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on top shelf of cook line not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employee inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage with straw on the shelf in the walk-in freezer. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on prep table in the rear of the kitchen not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
25
Sep 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed on atosa reach in freezer middle and right doors has exposed insulation
14-36-5
82
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fling insect on wall by rice cookers. Operator killed cleaned and sanitized wall. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of pooled eggs over sliced cabbage and onions . Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of corn starch in front of hand washing sink next to prep sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl or other container with no handle used to for cooked chicken. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of soy sauce on floor in kitchen operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen swai fillets sitting on prep sin at room temperature
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by rice cooker soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mob bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of sesame oil not labeled on cook line Observed container of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator identified **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over seaweed in Atosa freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken wings hot held at 104 degrees Fahrenheit at cookline. Per operator, chicken place on unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Advice operator to reheat item to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: At the time of callback inspection, cooked chicken wings hot held at 122 degrees Fahrenheit. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed renovation in progress, plan need to submitted to the division. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed salt removed from the original container not identified by common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: No complied **Admin Complaint**
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zipo Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zipo Express on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zipo Express?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zipo Express.
How does Zipo Express compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Zipo Express most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Zipo Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zipo Express have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zipo Express 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 Zipo Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zipo Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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