Zola in Altamonte Springs
Last inspected:
1185 Spring Centre S Blvd #1080, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714Santiago's Bodega in Altamonte Springs has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 152 violations—an average of 6.6 violations per inspection, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, with handwashing violations (proper hand and arm washing, handwashing facilities) cited in at least 6 of the last 8 inspections, and employee health reporting violations appearing in 5 of the last 8 inspections. Chemical storage violations were documented in 5 of the last 8 inspections as well. Fire safety violations included a portable fire extinguisher blocked by a bag in the box (2018) and one missing from its designated location (2022). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Most recent inspections show mixed compliance: the December 8, 2025 routine inspection resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" despite identifying 15 violations including 2 high-priority findings (management awareness and food contact surfaces), while a December 26, 2024 inspection was issued an extension pending compliance after 7 violations were found.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zola in Altamonte Springs: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Zola in Altamonte Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zola in Altamonte Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Zola in Altamonte Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zola in Altamonte Springs last inspected?
- Zola in Altamonte Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Zola in Altamonte Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zola in Altamonte Springs are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Zola in Altamonte Springs had?
- Zola in Altamonte Springs has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zola in Altamonte Springs find?
- Zola in Altamonte Springs was most recently inspected on May 15, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zola in Altamonte Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Zola in Altamonte Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Zola in Altamonte Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Zola in Altamonte Springs has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Zola in Altamonte Springs operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Santiago's Bodega (2018-2022).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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