Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
1331 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 103 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.2 per visit. The facility, which previously operated as Panaretto Pizzeria Restaurant, faced one fire safety violation in 2015 for cooking equipment without hood suppression. Recent inspections show a pattern of compliance issues, with an administrative complaint recommended in January 2026 for four violations including three high-priority citations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $560.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026019773 | $200.00 | Jan 23, 2026 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023040079 | $200.00 | Jul 6, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2016046999 | $160.00 | Sep 26, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on July 16, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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.
- Has Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $560.00 in fines.
- How much has Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $560.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Zona Fresca in Fort Lauderdale operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Panaretto Pizzeria Restaurant (2015).
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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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