ZEN NOODLES BAR
3117 SW 34TH ST STE 2 · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-39-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed : front line sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm for chlorine.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed : in the non working cook line flip top reach-in cooler:beef 64°, in the 2 door reach-in cooler kimchi 2.5 gallons 53°, cream cheese 54° 20 pounds, beef 4 pounds 55°, beef meatball for pho 65° 4.6 pounds, beef tendon 2 pounds 66°, 6 boiled eggs 54°. These items have been in their respective coolers overnight. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the non working cook line flip top reach-in cooler:beef 64°, in the 2 door reach-in cooler kimchi 2.5 gallons 53°, cream cheese 54° 20 pounds, beef 4 pounds 55°, beef meatball for pho 65° 4.6 pounds, beef tendon 2 pounds 66°, 6 boiled eggs 54°. These items have been in their respective coolers overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Intermediate 2
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed : lack of any proof of a Certified Food Manager. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : lack of proof of any training. **Warning**
Basic 4
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed : reach-in cooler / reach-in freezer handles with dried food debris.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : 2 drinks on prep tables, front and back. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in the front line reach-in cooler by the register, labeled employee food over bottled drinks and clean chilling glasses. The employee food was moved to a bottom shelf in another reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed : lack of the last inspection available for review. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:51 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.