CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS
3755 W SEMINOLE BLVD · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -tested 100ppm, employee refilled sink, retested 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb on rear of building
Intermediate 5
13-06-4Intermediate – Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink across from icee machine has evidence of being used as a dump sink, ice present
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA, operator states test kits are on back ordered on regular distributer, operator ordered test kit via internet and is awaiting delivery **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -paper towel dispenser in kitchen , operator changed batteries **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -sanitizer spray bottle lacking label, employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch while preparing food
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of frozen vegetables and large sacks of cotton candy stored on the floor in walk-in freezer
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -pretzel reach-in freezer
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of cups stored on floor in dry storage area
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:27 PM.
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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.