ZARATE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

Name: ZARATE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
Address: 3502 N ACCESS RD STE 1, ENGLEWOOD, FL, 34224, US
Rating: 13.2

3502 N ACCESS RD STE 1, ENGLEWOOD, FL 34224

License #1801864

🍽️ American ℹ️

13.2 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 29, 2026 · 12 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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ZARATE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT in ENGLEWOOD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 13.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 104 total violations — 12 critical, 17 major, 75 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured near the ice machine. The operator secured the tanks.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation. The operator removed the watch.
[24-06-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed in-use knives stored in a soiled rack on the wall near the toaster.
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed multiple squeeze bottles of sauce stored underneath the paper towel and soap dispenser at the hand sink on the cook line. The operator properly stored the squeeze bottles.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a black mold-like substance on the door gasket and surrounding area of the reach in freezer.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed butter packets, raw shell eggs, and raw pooled eggs held under time as public health control with no time marks. The operator stated the above foods are held from 7AM to 11AM daily. The operator added the times to the time as public health control written plan.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink on the hand sink.
[35B-04-4] Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed the screen door at the rear exit unable to eliminate gaps when closed.
[53B-14-5] 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. Observed 2 employee food handler certifications through International Foodservice Executives Asso. expired.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in the handwashing sink near the toaster.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple gaskets on reach-in cooler in disrepair. Repeat 3-11-24
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at screen door at the back of the kitchen. Observed door propped open with 1 small flying insects coming in.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed spilled dried eggs on floor under rack by door inside Walk-in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of raw marinated chicken on floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 3-11-24
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall behind spray hose at dishwasher area.
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed mold like odor in wait staff service area coming from under sink. Observed sewer gas smell coming from ladies room. Repeat 3-11-24
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at rack by dishwasher area. Repeat 3-11-24
[14-71-4] Plastic wrap used to repair nonfood-contact surface on dishwasher and spray hose at dis area.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at prep table in storage area soiled. Repeat 3-11-24
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 small flying insects in kitchen area cooks line and dishwasher area, landing on clean food containers at rack above dishwasher area and landing on bread,diced peppers and dice ham at cooks line make table.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of pesticide in storage room on bottom shelf next to ice machine.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed small flying insects landing on pan of diced pepper, pan of dice ham and bread at cooks line. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all contaminated food items.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of stainless steel polish on shelf by cooks line over foam cups and clean mixing bowls. Observed operator move chemicals.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed canned pineapple, olives, dice tomatoes and sliced cheese that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, cooked beef, stuffed cabbage, marinated raw beef, and coleslaw in Walk-in cooler all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked correctly some items had day dot stickers but none had dates.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[32-07-4] Bathroom facility not clean. Observed toilet in mens bathroom in need of cleaning.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on cook in kitchen.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets needing replaced in all reach in coolers.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside microwave at toaster station.
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable musty, moldy odor in coffee station.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink by prep station with a sliw drain.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall in prep area
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink in coffee station with a leak underneath sink,a pan with stagnant water inside pan, and black mold like substance around pan.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher sanitizer reading zero. Instructed operator to discontinue use of dishwasher and use 3 compartment sink only.
[16-33-4] Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed test strips not being used to test sanitizer and to know when sanitizer is out.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed underneath cutting board on line an accumulation of brownish liquid under cutting board. Observed cook cleaning board and sanitizing underneath board
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in coffee station

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken and missing tile piece by hand washing sink next to toasters
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken floor tiles throughout kitchen areas
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed inside of ice machine in back room with black mold like substance
[24-14-4] Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed a spatula in between paper towel holder and wall. Observed operator removing and putting into dish
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board in back prep room. Operator just got new ones in. Observed the new ones and the old ones discarded
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table next to walk in cooler .
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on cook.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in back room prep area, towel under cutting board. Observed operator removing towel
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave by toasters soiled with food debris on inside.
[14-44-4] Lubricant from equipment gears or bearings leaking onto food-contact surface improperly stored. Observed baby oil (no lid) stored on food shelf , (above food prep area next to toasters) for lubricating fryer hinge per operator. Oil is not food grade.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers on drying dish rack
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.observed walls throughout kitchen and prep areas soiled with debris
[41-26-4] Nonfood-grade lubricant in use on food-contact surfaces. Observed baby oil stored on food shelf for lubricating fryer hinge per operator. Oil is not food grade.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in ladies room restroom toxic cleaners on shelf out in the open. Not stored with other chemicals
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink.observed hand washing sink near restroom with no hand soap. Observed front of house manager replacing soap.
[41-04-4] Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed paint cans, remover, primer stored next to wine bottles on prep table. Observed operator removing from premises
[47-03-4] Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed ceiling fan in kitchen (when you walk in to the left) broken and with exposed wiring