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Zaru

1110 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
33
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Zaru, the earliest from 2023. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Zaru's latest score of 33 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

9
Inspections
6
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. -Sea cucumber intestines are commercially packaged with no English labeling and therefore are considered an unapproved source . Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Prep person went to put on gloves and blew into gloves then put glove on. Immediately advised not to blow into gloves and directed employee to wash hands then put on new gloves. Employee fid as directed **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked egg. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Mushrooms in original box. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels touching greens. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell egg and raw beef over multiple ready to eat items in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Sea cucumber intestines are commercially packaged with no English labeling
02D-06-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
33
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black garbage bags used to store noodle dough. In reach in cooler and reach in warmer.
14-31-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon to scoop store in standing water at front service counter. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of fruit pure on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sharing dish machine with FDACs facility. Dish machine not on plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Per email from operator and plan review. Operation cannot share warewash facility that is under FDACs license. Operator will try to acquire warewash to include into facility. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook change gloves no hand wash after handling raw chicken and shrimp
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sharing dish machine with FDACs facility. Dish machine not on plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
78
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Soup spoons for service not inverted. Operator inverted spoons **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
95
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Nov 29, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish roe over ready to eat sauces **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Items on menu that are served raw or undercooked are Wagyu Beef Tartare with a raw egg yolk Onsen egg- poached egg Fish Roe Raw Egg Yolk Owner was able to correct menu to reprint paper menus. No online menu at this time **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaru last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaru on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaru?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaru.

How does Zaru compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Zaru most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Zaru's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Zaru have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Zaru means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Zaru inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zaru is inspected around four times per year on average.

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