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ZEN PHO AND NOODLES JACKSONVILLE

5835 NORMANDY BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32205

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 25, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3719009
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13757502
DBPR license2609372

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#9High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper towel used to line pan of basil.

#10High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink before Red hose connection on non chemical side. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line.

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainers stored in hand sink at end of cooks line.

#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with Blue solution stored on wall in ware washing area.

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear bowl used to scoop reach in cooler rice in white bin.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee drink stored on prep table near wok station.

#3Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep table and flip top cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on Oven door handle.

#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon stored in standing water 80F **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris on cooks line.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on work top freezer. Fan covers soiled in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups and containers stored on floor in storage room.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 26, 2026 11:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.