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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 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
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 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
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 2 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 August 12, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- 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 24 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 August 12, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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).
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