Zona Fresca
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
90
Score
Zona Fresca appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Plantation restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
90
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
32
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm, corrected on site to 100PPM)
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatillo salsa (48F - Cold Holding) at salsa bar, as per manager, item was at salsa bar for approximately 3.5 hours. Manager put item in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Container with chips.
14-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach in freezer. Black chest freezer by office.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of chips uncovered in kitchen.
08B-12-5
58
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the cook line, there was a spray bottle of blue liquid with no label. The operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On the cook line, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). The operator changed the bucket and corrected the solution to 100ppm Chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
86
Jun 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At make line right side of reach in cooler located underneath the flip top cooler has standing water. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-15: All TCS food has been removed from this cooler pending a service repair later today. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
95
Jun 14, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At 3 compartment sink 0ppm chlorine, operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine.
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee working at cash register handling cash and customer credit cards proceeded to package chips with no hand washing and only one gloved hand, made operator aware who than made employee wash hands before completing task. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At produce storage shelf approximately 6 small flying insect coming from large bag of onions and landing on wall, at soda storage station outside the office area approximately three small flying insects landing on wall. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage shelf container of chopped pecans has scoop no handle, operator replaced with a handled scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At make line right side of reach in cooler located underneath the flip top cooler has standing water.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter sanitize bucket = 0ppm chlorine, operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager replaced cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around Hot water heater
36-22-4
78
Apr 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-29: Observed same. Operator is awaiting installation of trash cans in women's restroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over hotel pans on storage shelf in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-29: Observed same. **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
90
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in to go bags in chest freezer next to front counter.
14-31-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) Observed 3 live, small flying insects landing on food containers on dry storage shelf in kitchen. 2) Observed 2 live, small flying insects landing on food prep table at dish washing area in kitchen. 3) Observed 1 live, small flying insect landing on flour bag on dry storage shelf in kitchen. 4) Observed 5 live, small flying insects, not landing, in kitchen near back exit door of kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back exit door in kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over hotel pans on storage shelf in kitchen.
35B-02-4
61
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (48°F - Cold Holding) Sour cream was placed in an ice bath with only the bottom of the container being covered in ice. Operator added more ice for proper cold-holding **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled onions and peppers (98°F - Hot Holding) Observed double panned grilled onions and peppers. Operator removed bottom pan and reheated items to 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and raw beef beef stored above RTE corn. Chef reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Chef diluted solution by adding more water and retested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Container with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zona Fresca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zona Fresca on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zona Fresca?
Across the inspection record, “chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zona Fresca.
How does Zona Fresca compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Zona Fresca most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 77.
Has Zona Fresca's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zona Fresca have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zona Fresca 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 Fresca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zona Fresca is inspected around four times per year on average.
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