Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill in Lakeland
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4848 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33813Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill in Lakeland has accumulated 90 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been a persistent issue, with employee health reporting violations cited in at least 3 inspections, proper hand/arm washing violations in at least 4 inspections, chemical storage violations in 2 consecutive inspections (March 2026 and January 2026), and toxic substance control violations cited in 4 of the last 5 inspections between 2024 and 2025. A warning was issued on August 16, 2024 after an inspection found employee health reporting and food contact surface violations. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 was complaint-triggered and resulted in no further action after finding one high-priority hand/arm washing violation and one chemical storage violation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 2 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill in Lakeland last inspected?
- Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill in Lakeland are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill in Lakeland had?
- Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill in Lakeland has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill in Lakeland find?
- Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill in Lakeland 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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.
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