ZEN CREATIVE CATERING
101 SE 2 PL STE 114 · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of queso on dry storage shelf.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut green vegetables and onions in walk in cooler. Raw chicken, beef, and fish over uncut onions in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Approximately 7 crawling on floor around wheel of storage rack in dry storage room. -1 live on dish rack under Three compartment sink. -1 live on door gasket of dry storage reach in cooler on cooks line. -Also multiple egg sacks on floor to the right of dish machine and in glassware storage room. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ovens on cooks line. Multiple cutting boards on storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By warewashing area. No soap on cooks line. **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. **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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Vacuum sealing cooked foods and placing in freezer to extend shelf life. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 2
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of rice in dry storage room. Potatoes and container of sauce in walk in cooler.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food shelves in walk in cooler. Interior dry storage on cooks line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:20 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.