Zona Fresca
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Zona Fresca stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Coral Springs restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over steak sauce.a Walk In Cooler. Employee removed eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on beard guard **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
74
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At cooking line- observed employee with gloves touching solid wiping cloths, then proceeded to prepare food, with out washing hands or changing gloves. Educate employee, employee washed hands and put new gloves.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk-in cooler- raw chicken store in non-food bags. Operator re-package food to a proper food container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen station-reach in draws ; shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); fish dressing (56F - Cold Holding). food not prepared or portioned today - Food out of temperature for 1 hour- Operator place ice bag for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage- chemical of paint, and construction equipment adobe clean cloths and clean plastic containers. Educate operator - Operator rearranged. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At prep station- observed greaser not labeled . Operator remove and labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the dry storage, observed box of chips-tacos store on floor. Educate operator of proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At cook line- observed solid wiping cloth in soiled sanitizer bucket with proper sanitation ranged. Operator made a new sanitizer bucket and discard the solid wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted. Operator re-arranged it. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At storage station-observed employee earphones store above taco chips for consumer consumption. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
39
Dec 8, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken (51°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49°F - Cold Holding) Operator states less than 3 hours. Operator added bags of ice to items. Advised operator to call for service on unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator added a capful of bleach retesting at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator dumped old solution and refilled testing at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
55
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zona Fresca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zona Fresca on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zona Fresca?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zona Fresca.
How does Zona Fresca compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
Zona Fresca most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has Zona Fresca's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zona Fresca have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zona Fresca means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Zona Fresca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zona Fresca is inspected around two times per year on average.
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