Delray Beach, Palm Beach County

ZONA FRESCA

1705 S FEDERAL HWY STE A1-A2, Delray Beach, FL 33483

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 3, 2026
City
Delray Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Jun 3, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 1, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 24602283

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...stuffed peppers 47F in reach in drawer below grille at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than four hours . Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24602282

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...stuffed peppers 47F in reach in drawer below grille at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than four hours . Stop sale issue . Manager discarded food. ...shredded cheese 49F, cut lettuce 50F, greens leafy 50F, fish 50F, corn 49F, tzatziki sauce 50F , cut tomatoes 47F , cut cabbage 45F, cut lettuce 45F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Per manager food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours . Manager removed food to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 24602284

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...red salsa, green salsa at expo line being held less than 4 hours. Manager time marked. Warning

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 24268984

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

03A-02-5

Detail 24268986

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...pico de gallo 50F in ice bath in double container at expo line , food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours . Employee removed one container with time marked. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 24268987

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 24268983

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...ground meat was cooked 5 days ago , grilled tomatoes 2 days ago at walk in cooler without properly date marked. Employee date marked . Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24268985

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food...cut avocado with unwashed avocado with sticker in reach in cooler . Employee removed to wash. Corrected On-Site

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 23974096

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.... Observed at 4:15 pm cut tomatoes 50F in a deeper than 4 inches container with covered . Per prep person food was cut at 10 am .

03A-02-5

Detail 23974094

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...salsa 49F in ice bath at front line , food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours, manager voluntarily discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

03D-06-5

Detail 23974093

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.... Observed at 4:15 pm cut tomatoes 50F in a deeper than 4 inches container with covered . Per prep person food was cut at 10 am . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded Food . Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23974091

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding grille chicken 124F-130F in steam table being held less than 4 hours . Manager time marked on food . Corrective Action Taken

41-15-5

Detail 23974092

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles...chlorine ++200 ppm. Manager discarded solution. Corrected On-Site

21-11-4

Detail 23974095

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil...manager discarded . Corrected On-Site

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03F-02-5

Detail 23621961

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... green salsa, red salsa at rare counter at front line being held less than an hour . Employee time marked . Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23621960

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable...white cutting board by the hot holding at kitchen.

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23065370

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sour cream 50F , shredded cheese 51F, cut tomatoes 48F, cut lettuce 49F, in flip top reach in cooler and raw chicken 48F, raw beef 48F, shrimp 47F, stuffed peppers 56F in reach in drawer at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Manager removed food to walk in cooler . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 23065369

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...salsa at expo line being held less than 4 hour . Manager time marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23065368

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...couple spray bottles not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 22544037

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sour cream 51°, pico de gallo 45° temperature control in ice at cook line refill product with old product which is being held more than 4 hours .

03A-02-5

Detail 22544035

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sour cream 51°, pico de gallo 45° temperature control in ice at cook line refill product with old product which is being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 22544036

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.. to go red salsa at front line being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22544038

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...all food with day name not date marked.

41-17-4

Detail 22544039

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...multiple cleaning spray bottles . Employee labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01D-08-5

Detail 22139885

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Raw Striped Pangasius in chest freezer,offered in ceviche on Fridays special. Box instructions say the following: Cook before consumption. Product must be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F. Manager stated she will cook fish and use for other dishes.

41-15-5

Detail 22139886

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles 200ppm+ chlorine at cook line. Cook set up fresh solution at 75ppm. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22139887

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink for sink and surface cleaner.

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

22-50-4

Detail 21795201

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher exposing utensils for less than 30 seconds. Operator explained procedure. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 21795199

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

12A-03-4

Detail 21795197

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dishwasher washing hand in utility sink.

03D-15-4

Detail 21795202

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed at walk-in cooler salsa (64-cold holding) @1:09pm rechecked 63° @ 1:40pm in 5 gallon bucket. At this rare of cooling food will not reach 42°F in a total of four hours. Operator removed and placed in shallow pans to cool rapidly. Corrective Action Taken

31A-04-4

Detail 21795203

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed by Three compartment sink no hot and cold water. Operator stated plumbing was done in bathroom water never reconnected to hang sink. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21795200

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21795198

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp on shelf next to prep area. Operator placed back in walk-in refrigerator Corrected On-Site

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

14-15-4

Detail 21388954

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Oil stored in non food grade spray bottles. Discussed with operator Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: Next unannounced Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 21388953

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 2022-09-27: Next unannounced Time Extended

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-07-4

Detail 21386558

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cooked beef and cooked chicken tacos in flip top cooler. Warning

14-15-4

Detail 21386557

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Oil stored in non food grade spray bottles. Discussed with operator Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21386563

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21386560

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. drawers under grill: cooked peppers (61°F); raw shrimp (60°F); raw beef (59°F); raw chicken (56°F); operator states items have been in unit for 2.5-3 hours. Operator iced items and moved to walk in cooler 2 door flip top: cooked corn (56°F); cut tomatoes (57°F); cheese (56F); raw fish (58F). Operator states items have been in unit for 3 hours. Operator iced items and moved to walk in cooler Warning

05-05-4

Detail 21386562

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer located in reach in cooler not accurate. Removed from cooler and held at room temperature with no changes in temperature. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 21386556

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

08B-52-4

Detail 21386559

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Packaged raw beef stored under dripping condenser in walk in cooler. Operator called for service Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21386561

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top Warning

Apr 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 21032822

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 50 small flying insects landing on wall, red onions,yellow onions, clean utensils on dish area and can goods on dry storage as well dust pan on kitchen area, Operator discarded onions. See Stop Sale. Immediate AC with following day call back per Cindy Ross at 2:40pm. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-22: observed approximately 10 small flying insects in one area ( above chest freezer). Repeat. Was marked as A/C from previous day. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21032823

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside Flip top cooler; raw fish (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding) also seating under steam table butter (70F - Cold Holding);. Per operator products stored for approximately 2 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced down products Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-22: Observed inside flip top, unopened bag shred cheese 50°F (cold holding) . Per operator product stored for approximately 1 hour. Per operator product not portioned. operator relocated to walk-in coolerComplied Admin Complaint

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 13

03D-01-5

Detail 21031013

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed 3 deep containers with cooked tomatoes at 1:50pm (89F - Cooling) Per operator product cooling since 11 am. Product did not cooled to 70°F within 2 hours. Operator discarded .See stop sale

35A-02-6

Detail 21031014

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 50 small flying insects landing on wall, red onions,yellow onions, clean utensils on dish area and can goods on dry storage as well dust pan on kitchen area, Operator discarded onions. See Stop Sale. Immediate AC with following day call back per Cindy Ross at 2:40pm. Admin Complaint

01D-01-5

Detail 21031011

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Not Provided for swai fish used to make ceviche and sold raw.

50-17-2

Detail 21031008

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.expired on 12/1/2021 Operator renewed Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21031009

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with raw chicken stored behind and above a container with raw pork Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 21031007

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a bag with yellow onions and a bag with red onions where approximately 20 small flying insects were landing. See Stop Sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 21031010

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed 3 deep containers with cooked tomatoes at 1:50pm (89F - Cooling) Per operator product cooling since 11 am. Product did not cooled to 70°F within 2 hours. Operator discarded .See stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 21031002

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside Flip top cooler; raw fish (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding) also seating under steam table butter (70F - Cold Holding);. Per operator products stored for approximately 2 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced down products Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21031005

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container with tomatillo sauce 90°F hot holding under steam table, Per operator product stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to flat top grill Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21031012

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance( sanitizer) not labeled.

12B-07-4

Detail 21031003

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored above flip top coolers on cook line Operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21031006

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

21-08-4

Detail 21031004

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 50 ppm. Operator corrected to 200 ppm quaternary Corrected On-Site

Nov 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

14-31-5

Detail 20666267

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in can liner in walk in cooler. Discussed with operator

35A-06-4

Detail 20666268

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices. Observed at fly sticky tape above mop sink. Not in any food contact/storage areas. Discussed with operator. Operator removed Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 20666266

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/wall soiled with accumulated dust. Observed at vent next to ice machine and wall behind ice machine

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 20337231

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored above unwashed produce in walk in cooler; operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 20337229

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Located on reach in cooler shelves in 2 door flip top cooler on cook line

41-17-4

Detail 20337233

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance in ware washing area not labeled

10-07-4

Detail 20337232

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in standing water of 86°F on cook line. Operator removed discarded water, cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20337230

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of dust Located behind menu board wall facing cook line