Zona Fresca

1635 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Zona Fresca appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 24, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around two violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.

Zona Fresca's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 17, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in reach in cooler over ready to eat salsas. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cheese in cookline drawer unit. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - sour cream (44-45F); cheese (45-50F); beef taquitos (44-45F). Per operator items were placed in unit approximately 2-3 hours ago. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Operator placed some items on ice to quick chill. The rest of the items were placed in walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

24-08-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - sour cream (44-45F); cheese (45-50F); beef taquitos (44-45F). Per operator items were placed in unit approximately 2-3 hours ago. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Operator placed some items on ice to quick chill. The rest of the items were placed in walk in to quick chill. **Warning**

14-74-7

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cheese in cookline drawers. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back storage area. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zona Fresca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zona Fresca on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zona Fresca?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zona Fresca.

How does Zona Fresca compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Zona Fresca most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Zona Fresca's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Zona Fresca have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the 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 four times per year on average.

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