Zarza Restaurants in Winter Haven
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6980 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884Zarza Restaurants in Winter Haven has 19 inspections on record since January 2022, accumulating 88 total violations—an average of 4.6 per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Recurring violations include improper chemical storage, which was cited in at least 6 inspections, and proper cooking temperatures, documented in at least 4 inspections. An employee health policy violation appeared in August 2024, triggering a Warning Issued disposition. The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 documented 4 basic violations related to food contact surfaces and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zarza Restaurants in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Zarza Restaurants in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 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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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Zarza Restaurants in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zarza Restaurants in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Zarza Restaurants in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Zarza Restaurants in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zarza Restaurants in Winter Haven are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Zarza Restaurants in Winter Haven had?
- Zarza Restaurants in Winter Haven has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zarza Restaurants in Winter Haven find?
- Zarza Restaurants in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zarza Restaurants in Winter Haven ever been shut down?
- No, Zarza Restaurants in Winter Haven has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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.
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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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