ZEN NOODLES BAR
3117 SW 34TH ST STE 2 · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade cloth purple towel lining containers of bao buns to steam in microwave.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live under broken dish machine in kitchen. Approximately 10 behind metal shelf fasteners on wall above Three compartment sink and reach in cooler on cooks line. 1 crawling on metal colander on clean dish rack above Three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings on wall behind oven on cooks line. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef balls (51F – Cold Holding); beef (49F – Cold Holding); chicken (49F – Cold Holding); tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); tofu (48F – Cold Holding); items in flip top reach in cooler on cooks line, other items below at 41F. Ice was placed on items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 bottles of cleaning spray on shelf above sauce packets at front counter, employee moved spray bottles away from food. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow missing at the end of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in Handwash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical in spray bottle on front line, employee labeled as cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above prep table by hood system in kitchen.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Multiple dead roaches on floor under dish machine and in mop sink closet. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce on floor behind front counter.
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield on back wall near back door in kitchen cracked.
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces above Three compartment sink. Wooden shelf used for dry storage.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cooks line.
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Green piece of food attached to colander on clean dish rack.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. One old sticker on metal container above reach in freezer.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Some reach in cooler racks are starting to rust Pitt the surface.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tripe thawing in standing water by Three compartment sink, manager moved to Three compartment sink with water running on food item. **Corrected On-Site**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 unused reach in cooler outside back door waiting for pickup. Dishmachine in disrepair/not being used.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:02 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.