ZEN BISTRO
223 MAGNOLIA AVE · DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32114
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03C-44-5High Priority – Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Sous vide chicken 155F coming out of water bath. Operator returned to warmer and turned up from 71C to 73.7C **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar 0 ppm cl **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Out on cookline: Rice 59F, Cook returned to cooler sprouts 57f, cook added ice. Peas 58F Out and returned to cooler curry 53-58F Peanut sauce with coconut milk 58F. Egg wash 65F. Cabbage 49F Large open can of coconut milk 67F Advised to use time as a public health control **Warning**
Intermediate 4
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook used prep sink Manager discussed with employees **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. 2 new employees no food handler training **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 current employee certificate expired 2019 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Cell phone on wire shelving **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-16-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Employee washing and placing utensils in sanitizer without rinsing. Manager discussed with employee **Warning**
08B-52-4Basic – Food stored under dripping condensation. Walk in cooler condensation drain dripping onto food below it **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Walk in cooler chicken container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03G-54-1Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Chicken **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef left at room temperature **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:06 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.