CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS
3755 W SEMINOLE BLVD · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw bacon stored over cooked pork, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pre-breaded raw chicken 61F, per employee stored in chicken breading less than 30 minutes, operator placed in fryer to cook **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -sanitizer spray bottle stored over dishes, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -steam table removed, added prep table, beer cooler removed, 2-compartment sink removed -dippin' dots hut installed along main walkway -bar installed at splash pad -"Eagles Nest" bar installed next to eagle enclosure **Warning**
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. -Samuel F., Leandra G. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. -Samuel F., Leandra G. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked hamburger patties, employee dated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 8
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing multiple bracelets **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of bbq sauce stored in the floor in dry storage area, operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -shredded cheese container in walk-in cooler corner broken **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -double door stainless steel reach-in freezer -dippin' dots reach-in freezers **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. -beverage walk-in cooler **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -open case of souvenir cups stored on the floor in dry storage area, operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall over cooking equipment **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:45 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.