Zona Blu

8170 Okeechobee Blvd Ste 1 & 2, West Palm Beach, FL 33411

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Zona Blu has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader West Palm Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food manager training-Darian Bankston **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler - Marinara sauce prepared Sunday 09/29/2024- not date marked- operator date marked. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler by cookline- raw fish stored over cooked vegetables- operator moved fish to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At walk in cooler non food grade cloth/ towel used in container with bread- operator removed.

14-86-1

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar counter straws not wrapped or protected.

25-27-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At coffee station - coffee filters not protected - operator protected. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Nov 18, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp, raw snapper stored above cooked orzo/cooked octopus in cook line cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Observed on most 90 day supply. Discussed with operator

01C-03-4

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. Milk stored in reach in cooler at espresso station not date marked. Operator states item was opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked item **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar, operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Discussed with operator. Operator turned on cold running water **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zona Blu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zona Blu on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zona Blu?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zona Blu.

How does Zona Blu compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Zona Blu most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Zona Blu's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zona Blu have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zona Blu 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zona Blu is inspected around two times per year on average.

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