How many health inspections has ZARATE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT had?

ZARATE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has ZARATE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, ZARATE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at ZARATE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at ZARATE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

ZARATE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

3502 N ACCESS RD STE 1, Englewood, FL 34224

Charlotte County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ZARATE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT INC · License: SEA1801864

ZARATE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT in Englewood, FL has 25 inspections on record with 219 total violations (8.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Data current as of February 19, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Feb 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V02 Employee health policy

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Nov 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

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V23 Chemical properly stored

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V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Warning Issued

Mar 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

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