Zest Bar and Grill / V'z Fine Dining in Bartow
Last inspected:
315 E Summerlin St Ste a, Bartow, FL 33830Zest Bar and Grill in Bartow has been inspected 7 times between October 2022 and October 2025, accumulating 14 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.0 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations were cited in the most recent inspection on October 15, 2025 (three separate findings), marking a shift toward this violation category after earlier inspections documented handwashing and chemical storage issues. The inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zest Bar and Grill / V'z Fine Dining in Bartow: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Zest Bar and Grill / V'z Fine Dining in Bartow: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Zest Bar and Grill / V'z Fine Dining in Bartow: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zest Bar and Grill / V'z Fine Dining in Bartow last inspected?
- Zest Bar and Grill / V'z Fine Dining in Bartow was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 16, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Zest Bar and Grill / V'z Fine Dining in Bartow?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zest Bar and Grill / V'z Fine Dining in Bartow are: Proper hand/arm washing, Toxic substance control, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Zest Bar and Grill / V'z Fine Dining in Bartow had?
- Zest Bar and Grill / V'z Fine Dining in Bartow has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zest Bar and Grill / V'z Fine Dining in Bartow find?
- Zest Bar and Grill / V'z Fine Dining in Bartow was most recently inspected on June 16, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Zest Bar and Grill / V'z Fine Dining in Bartow ever been shut down?
- No, Zest Bar and Grill / V'z Fine Dining in Bartow has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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