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
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a garbage bag being used to line the container of cornstarch in the dry storage area. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a stained cutting board on the reach in unit in the front of house area. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the dish machine being inaccessible. Manager stated that it is not currently working. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge stated that the owner contacted him and let him know that the currently manager's certification is expired. No physical proof of any form of training in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **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/ No CFM present with 5 employees present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge failed to provide proof of any valid training. **Warning**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black-mold like mold in the upper interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handle being used as scoops in the dried rice and cornstarch bind. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line, front line and prep tables in the prep area. **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drinking from a glass with no lid or straw. Observed open employee food and drinks on the kitchen prep table. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three pairs of tongs being stored on the oven door. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the spoons used for the rice in standing water temping at 72F. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler being soiled with food debris. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in freezers in the prep area of kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth being used and then stored on the prep table on the cook line reach in unit. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of cornstarch with no labeling. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:19 PM.
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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.