ZEN NOODLES BAR
3117 SW 34TH ST STE 2 · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish wash machine wash cycle at 90°, The hi temp rinse cycle only reached 117°. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in the glass door freezer.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: table reach-in cooler: pork 48, pork 53, pork 47, beef 44, sprouts 49°. ALSO, in the reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer combo unit: chicken 47, beef 48°. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cooked shrimp in a hanging basket over the fryer, 109°. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed: Certified Food Manager wash hands in the 3 compartment sink.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice machine should is soiled. ALSO, the tea nozzles have buildup. ALSO, the front line cutting board is stained.
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed lack of complying test strips for a hi temp dish wash machine. **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed 1 new male employee, no certificate and no Employee Reporting form.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of soap at the kitchen hand wash sink.
Basic 7
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed a license that expired 6-1-2022 is what is displayed on the front counter.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: grey employee drink cup on the kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed: cook line reach-in cooler gaskets are torn.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on the front line. Knives for cutting citrus stored between equipment.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the reach-in cooler gaskets at the cook line are soiled.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed: unused drink cooler stored outside. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: Floor soiled. Grease accumulation under the fryer. ALSO, the floor by the back door under the ladder has an accumulation of debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:49 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.