ZEN PHO & NOODLES JONESVILLE
14126 W NEWBERRY RD STE 80 · NEWBERRY · Alachua County · FL 32669
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef with gloved hands, changed gloves without washing hands, then used the same hands to place a ready-to-eat garnish on top of cooked food.
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to thaw tripe at cookline. Employee removed the tripe from the sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Person in charge unable to locate proof of food handler training for any employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Two employees working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided the person in charge with a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
Basic 8
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee filling condiment containers while wearing several bracelets on wrists.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing from one reach-in freezer door in back of kitchen.
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spatula at cookline stored directly on top of visibly soiled cloth.
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Clean dish rack lined with absorbent towels at cookline.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in freezer doors soiled with mold-like substance.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on side of clean black pan on dish rack.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Bowl containing frozen chicken thawing on prep table at room temperature. Chicken is still partially frozen. Employee returned the chicken to the walk-in cooler to continue to thaw. 2. Bag containing frozen tripe thawing inside handwash sink at cookline. Employee removed the tripe from the sink, placed it into a new bag, and returned it to the cooler to continue to thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Vent on ceiling near three-compartment sink soiled with grease. 2. Lower portion of hood at cookline below filters dripping with grease.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:51 AM.
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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.