Altamonte Springs, Seminole County

ZAZA CUBAN COMFORT FOOD

380 S SR 434 #1007, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Apr 3, 2026
City
Altamonte Springs
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 24489519

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked potatoes (54-58F - Cold Holding) overnight in walk in cooler dated 3/31 . Verified prep date with operator . Operator discarded

03A-02-5

Detail 24489526

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (54-58F - Cold Holding) overnight in walk in cooler dated 3/31 . Verified prep date with operator . Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24489525

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink

03F-10-5

Detail 24489521

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with time plan

24-05-4

Detail 24489524

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24489520

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler

23-03-4

Detail 24489522

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in omelette station and gasket in cooler under panini presses

29-49-6

Detail 24489523

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In omelette station

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 24183315

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -needed at open end of splitter at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 24183314

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Time Extended

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 24025555

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -empanadas in hot box at front counter 126-130 less than 2 hours. Doors of hot box have gaps in all 4 corners that could allow heat to escape. Warmer turned up for temperature recovery. Recheck 170°. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 24025551

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -needed at open end of splitter at mop sink. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24025554

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -front counter hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 24025550

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -operator is placing raw beef in bag, sealing, cooking, cooling in ice bath and holding in walk-in cooler with 7 day shelf life. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24025549

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24025553

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple liquid in spray bottle at dish machine. Operator labeled. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24025552

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -missing from hand wash sink by back prep shelves. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24025548

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of single use gloves on floor under back hall hand wash sink. Box wet. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 23459110

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw sausage patties above tostones in reach in freezer on cook line. Operator rearranged unit. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23459112

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -funnel sitting in front counter hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23459109

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -missing for new employees hired in 2024. Provided printed copies, all employees on duty read and signed. Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 23459113

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information, incorrect information. -food handler certificates marked with 5 year expiration date. Should be 3 years.

41-17-4

Detail 23459111

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -unlabeled Ecolab chemical spray bottle of sanitizer next to front hand wash sink.

36-11-4

Detail 23459108

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor tiles missing or broken causing standing water in multiple areas.

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 23021297

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect near dish area. Not on food products. -3 small flying insects on unwashed onions. Operator will wash and cover product. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: 1 small flying insect near drain under dish machine. Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 23021298

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pooled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); ambient shell eggs (45F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding) in right side cooler, less than 4 hours. Right hand door open slightly. Operator will monitor or move product for temperature recovery. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Pooled eggs 50-53, cooked potatoes cooling overnight 54-56. Time Extended

35A-06-4

Detail 23021296

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -large number of small flying insects on fly tapes near back hallway. Operator will replace. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Fly strip still hanging in hallway. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 23016932

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect near dish area. Not on food products. -3 small flying insects on unwashed onions. Operator will wash and cover product. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23016929

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pooled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); ambient shell eggs (45F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding) in right side cooler, less than 4 hours. Right hand door open slightly. Operator will monitor or move product for temperature recovery.

03F-02-5

Detail 23016933

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -employee added empanadas to hot box, did not add new time mark. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 23016930

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/. -supervisor on duty Cloria does not have CFM certificate. 7 employees handling food.

35A-06-4

Detail 23016931

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -large number of small flying insects on fly tapes near back hallway. Operator will replace.

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 22620082

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needed on the side of splitter that long floor hose is connected to.

13-03-4

Detail 22620083

Basic - A few Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-20-4

Detail 22620081

Basic - In-use tongs stored on top of hot holding cabinet on gront line.between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22620080

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine.

25-06-4

Detail 22620084

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Drink cups at 2 locations.

42-01-4

Detail 22620085

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-62-1

Detail 22153645

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. -per operator, heat sanitizer test strips have been ordered.

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 21736468

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect in dish area. Repeat Violation

08A-02-6

Detail 21736470

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open pan of raw turkey sausage above plantains, French fries. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21736472

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -steak in bottom left side of 3 door cooler 49°f less than 4 hours. Items on higher shelves blocking air flow.

29-34-4

Detail 21736467

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -vacuum breaker missing from splitter at mop sink and hose bibb next to hand wash sink in dish area.

11-26-1

Detail 21736471

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

16-46-4

Detail 21736469

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -multiple metal pans in cooler with previous labels not removed when washed.

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 21376544

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: 1 small flying insect by dish area, 1 small flying insect by mop sink. Time Extended

29-34-4

Detail 21376542

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -vacuum breaker missing from splitter at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 21376543

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Time Extended

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 21196962

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect in dish area. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21196960

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw bacon 45f in bottom of 3 door reach-in cooler. Large cambros of bread blocking air flow to bottom shelf. Repeat Violation Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21196964

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -vacuum breaker missing from splitter at mop sink. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21196965

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice chute soiled at customer self service drink area. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21196959

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/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21196958

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -no paper towels available at cook line hand wash sink. Operator opened dispenser and fed towel through. -mechanical blower not working in unisex bathroom. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 21196961

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21196963

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top, corners. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 5, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-27-4

Detail 20639813

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -advised line cook of risk. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20639810

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -premade Cuban sets 44, potatoes 44 less than 4 hours in bottom of 3 door cooler. Repeat Violation

16-62-1

Detail 20639811

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20639812

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -cook line hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 20639809

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top, sides, corners.

Sep 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

01B-24-5

Detail 20536485

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. - Cooked spaghetti in reach in cooler marked 9/14/21.

03A-02-5

Detail 20536487

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Reach in cooler: steak 44°F. Per operator delivery received an hour prior, reach in door kept open. Manager moved items to reach in freezer. - Butter on cook line 70°F, used less than 4 hrs. Recommended time plan and paperwork given. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20536481

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Observed Brillo in Handwash sink next to freezer on cook line.

16-62-1

Detail 20536483

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

31B-02-4

Detail 20536486

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - At cook line sink.

27-16-4

Detail 20536480

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - At Handwash sink near dishwasher no hot running water.

23-03-4

Detail 20536484

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - vents for ice maker above soda machine has dust debris, slight residue on back of soda nozzles.

16-46-4

Detail 20536479

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - On multiple containers.

25-05-4

Detail 20536482

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - Boxes of to go containers stored directly on the floor.