Zarate's Family Restaurant in Englewood
Last inspected:
3502 N Access Rd Ste 1, Englewood, FL 34224Zarate's Family Restaurant in Englewood has accumulated 227 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection—67% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the inspection record, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 5 inspections, hand washing violations in at least 6 inspections, proper cooking temperatures in at least 5 inspections, and food contact surface violations in at least 6 inspections. A formal warning was issued on March 19, 2024 following an inspection that documented four high-priority violations including management awareness, employee health policy, hand washing, and proper cooking temperatures. The most recent inspection on July 22, 2025 documented 18 violations including one intermediate violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zarate's Family Restaurant in Englewood: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Zarate's Family Restaurant in Englewood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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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Zarate's Family Restaurant in Englewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zarate's Family Restaurant in Englewood last inspected?
- Zarate's Family Restaurant in Englewood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Zarate's Family Restaurant in Englewood?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zarate's Family Restaurant in Englewood are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Zarate's Family Restaurant in Englewood had?
- Zarate's Family Restaurant in Englewood has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zarate's Family Restaurant in Englewood find?
- Zarate's Family Restaurant in Englewood was most recently inspected on May 14, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zarate's Family Restaurant in Englewood ever been shut down?
- No, Zarate's Family Restaurant in Englewood has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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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