Zona Blu Italian Deli & Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Zona Blu Italian Deli & Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Weston average 72, so Zona Blu Italian Deli & Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed single door coke cola reach in ambient temperature 58F. Operator placed service call. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: At time of callback inspection still observed. No items were stored in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
41
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - Half chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for unknown time. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawer in kitchen - calamari (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee place ice bags on item. Observed at walk in cooler - Half chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for unknown time. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee mixing pasta and cream in cheese wheel. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in freezer at expo window - Carpaccio (not commercially packaged) over tartuffo dessert (not commercially packaged)operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in freezer - raw chicken (not commercially packaged) stored on top of tuna (not commercially packaged) operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen - Ossobuco made 48 hours prior to inspection without date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed near restrooms - box of oil stored directly on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at expo window - knives stored between wall and table. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen - wiping clothes not in solution. Operator made sanitation bucket and store item properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
37
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in kitchen on flip top cutting board - cup of coffee. Employee removed and stored correctly.
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wiping cloth hanging from pizza masters waist line. Employee stopped using cloth and removed item from waist. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
86
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in cooler across from the pasta boiler - raw tuna stored above cooked ossobuco.operetpr stored correctly. Additionally observed at cooling drawer under grill - raw branzino stored over cooked chicken. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler across from pasta boiler - fish bottarga (56F - Cold Holding); mussels (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today - as per operator items out of temperature for approximately 2 hours, operator place bags of ice on top of items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen - sink used for dumping, evident by the shrimp tail in drain.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed at pizza station - wiping cloth in contact with bread in warming drawer. Operator removed and stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed by the restroom entrance - box of cooking oil stored directly on the floor. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at pizza station - tongs hanging from warming drawer's handle. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment- multiple wet wiping cloths not stored in solution. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at dumpster area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not maintained in order according species. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-05-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed uncovered glass in prep area across from dish machine. Operator covered and placed on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
Jul 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on AC vents, walls and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Jul 11, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects at dishwashing area. Operator killed and sanitizer areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed lasagna cold held at 47°F, cooked octopus 46°, cooked potatoes 50°, cooked veal 48° marinara sauce 48°and pasta 48°F. Per operator, all items cook on 07/08-07/09 2023. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked shrimp cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in refrigerator drawers. Per operator, shrimp had placed in unit 3 hours per to the inspection. Operator place ice pack on item for quick chill. -Observed lasagna cold held at 47°F, cooked octopus 46°, cooked potatoes 50°, cooked veal 48° marinara sauce 48°and pasta 48°F. Per operator, all items cook on 07/08-07/09 2023. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed no tags in container with clams. Advice operator to keep tag in container until empty. Operator placed original tag back in container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on AC vents, walls and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Observed in-use knife stored between prep table and refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
41
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: next routine inspection **Time Extended**
16-20-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: Next routine inspection **Time Extended**
11-26-1
78
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 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. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. **Warning**
16-20-4
High Priority - Pasteurized eggs or egg products not substituted for raw shell eggs in foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or Bearnaise sauce, mayonnaise, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages. Identified foods made with raw shell eggs must be fully cooked prior to service. Tramonto cocktail **Warning**
02B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. TCS food in Cookline drawers at 47-49F, dessert coolers at 46-47F. Iced down **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer, ovens **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops. Removed from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes in WIF floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dishwashing area, removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
39
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in hallway. Operator relocated to a rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zona Blu Italian Deli & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zona Blu Italian Deli & Restaurant on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zona Blu Italian Deli & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zona Blu Italian Deli & Restaurant.
How does Zona Blu Italian Deli & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Weston?
Zona Blu Italian Deli & Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Weston average of 72.
Has Zona Blu Italian Deli & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zona Blu Italian Deli & Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zona Blu Italian Deli & Restaurant 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 Zona Blu Italian Deli & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zona Blu Italian Deli & Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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