Zona Fresca

800 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Zona Fresca, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Pompano Beach sits at 78, putting Zona Fresca on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Dec 13, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwashing sink by ice machine blocked by dirty pan. Operator removed pan

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by cook line, no soap provided. Operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler by ice machine has build up of food debris/ soiled.

23-24-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage area, oil stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line, single served to go cups not stored inverted. Operator inverted cups on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Sep 3, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At prep table, wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator to post

51-13-4

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Sep 24, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zona Fresca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zona Fresca on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Zona Fresca compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Zona Fresca most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Zona Fresca's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zona Fresca have averaged around two 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 three times per year on average.

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