Zen Deli
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
32
Score
Going back to 2022, Zen Deli has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
Compared to other Oviedo restaurants (averaging 63), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
32
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - no chlorine test strips **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - all white cutting boards in kitchen area. - electric slicer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in insignia reach-in freezer at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave located in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - make-line reach-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
67
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored on top of lunch meat at the walk-in cooler had. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Turkey sliced since 3-28-25. Ham sliced 3-12-25 Swiss cheese sliced 3-19
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Turkey sliced since 3-28-25. Ham sliced 3-12-25 Swiss cheese sliced 3-19
01B-24-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Provolone cheese full of mold .
01B-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee chicken stored at the reach-in cooler at the prep area not identified as employee food.
08B-49-4
45
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed lettuce over deli meat in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. - unsealed wood used as a counter at cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
86
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken empanadas (127F - Hot Holding); - beef empanadas (127F - Hot Holding); - ground beef empanadas (127F - Hot Holding) - manager states less than 2 hours. Advised operator to heat up above 165f before returning to holding unit.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - shredded chicken - shredded beef
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone on counter at prep counter
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - in storage area
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - multiple items in white chest freezer
08B-12-5
67
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Aug 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks in storage area.
51-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic ware stored on front counter.
25-06-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zen Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zen Deli on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Zen Deli compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?
Zen Deli most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Zen Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Zen Deli have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Zen Deli 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 Zen Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zen Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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