Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

ZEN NOODLE BAR

8787 N 56 ST · TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County · FL 33617

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 3, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3349733
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8368993
DBPR license3917410

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 3, 2023 12:32 PM
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 live roaches on wall in dry storage, Observed 5 live roaches on boxes in dry storage Observed 8 live roaches on prep table Observed 1 live roach in cook line wok station **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of bug spray next to oil on cook line. Manager removed **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish blocked by cart. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Danny Nguyen, Van Nguyen **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observeddebris under dish equipmentand equipment on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – Observed multiple holes in walls from plumbing and electrical work. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:28 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.