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 dateApril 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3404986
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8548209
DBPR license3917410

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 3, 2024 3:53 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 8, 2024 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on condenser pan on make line 12 live roaches under expo window shelf 1 live roach behind hand sink at expo window 19 live roaches on electrical outlets in wheel on makeline cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 2 servers, 3 cooks working on site **Warning**

Warning
#4Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that some 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** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on floor by reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 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.