ZEN NOODLE BAR
8787 N 56 ST · TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County · FL 33617
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on upper left corner of expo window 1 live roachon wall by back door 1 live roach under shelf in dish area. Manager eradicated all and cleaned and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish area not working. Manager got cold turned on but faucets were broken and only way to turn on and off is the valves under the sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Van Nugyen manager/owner. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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 manager with no food manager training, 1 cook and 2 servers working **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Only had one certificate available, 1 cook and 2 servers with not training that were employed previous inspection **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp and cooked chicken in walk in cooler not dated **Warning**
27-16-5Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink. By dish area **Warning**
Basic 1
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.