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
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach running under a cook line table. **Warning**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: the sprouts on the front line lacking a time stamp. An adjusted mark was added via a sticker. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: Robert over 30 days, no Certified Food Manager.
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/ Observed: 4+ employees involved with food production , no Certified Food Manager on site.
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: lack of a qualifying device for taking and holding surface temperatures. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the front line hand wash sink. Towels were added. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed lack of proof of any training on site. **Warning**
Basic 7
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: the combo reach-in cooler/ reach-in freezer with handles that have dried food debris in them.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current license was not available for review. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink cup stored on cook line prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in multiple places in the kitchen and front line, employee backpacks and jackets. Some were moved to the closet. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. One was emailed.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed: the last inspection was not available for review.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: in the kitchen, the top edge of gaskets have food debris on them. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:13 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.