Zen Noodles Bar

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: No change **Time Extended**

High 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**

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach running under a cook line table. **Warning**

Intermediate - 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**

Intermediate - 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.

Intermediate - 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.

Intermediate - 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**

Intermediate - 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**

Basic - 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.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current license was not available for review. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - 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**

Basic - 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**

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. One was emailed.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed: the last inspection was not available for review.

Basic - 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**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Table reach-in cooler on the cook line: pork 52, 52, 52 Sprouts 48 Reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer combo unit: Cooked chicken 45 Beef 45 A technician had been called, per Miranda, they never came. Items started at 11:00, 41-42F. Items are being iced down. Time as a public health control was explained **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Pork 42, beef 38, chicken 41 in the table top reach-in cooler. All time/temperature control for safety has ice bags on them. The reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer combo by the door has beef at 47, cooked plant 47, co9ed egg 46, beef 51. The coils in the combo unit are frozen over. A poster on refrigeration has already been emailed. This reach-in cooler is now emptied, defrosting has started and will be tested prior to further use by time/temperature control for safety foods. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Hobart was called out, couldn't fix at that time, would have to come early in the morning prior to opening, has to reschedule... **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Table reach-in cooler on the cook line: pork 52, 52, 52 Sprouts 48 Reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer combo unit: Cooked chicken 45 Beef 45 A technician had been called, per Miranda, they never came. Items started at 11:00, 41-42F. Items are being iced down. Time as a public health control was explained **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Employee Health Policies Present

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

Food Received at Proper Temperature

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

Approved Thawing Methods Used

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

High 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 hitemp dish wash machine reached only 170 prior to going to the condense cycle.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2023. **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed lack of a surface temperature taking device for the hot water sanitizer machine.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: lack of a probe thermometer.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed the written plan could not be found one was emailed to Miranda.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed: a safe, milk crates and full size baking trays stored outside. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 drinks stored on food service areas. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tofu at 39F not covered in the top reach-in cooler. It was then plastic wrapped. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: to go packaging in the kitchen, not inverted. Salt like substance was in multiple trays. These 8 trays were discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: multiple jackets stored over dry goods. These were moved to the mop closet. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple handles of equipment with food build up. ALSO, the exterior of the reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer combo has an accumulation of dried food debris, focus on when the freezer door is opened.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2023. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: No change **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed: dumpster lids are broken off. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Dumpster has been removed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed: an accumulation of trash around the dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Dumpster now removed. Area still has not been cleaned. **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed: an old safe, refrigerator, shelves, lids, 5 gallon empty containers stored outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: No change **Time Extended**

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2023.

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed: at the kitchen hand wash sink, when used/draining, grey water from the pipe drain it goes into, backs up from the floor, across the walkway. The manager has told employees to not use the sink, the area was mopped with water and chlorine, and the owner and a plunger were called . **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef stock on the front line in the reach-in cooler 51F. The beef stick does not have a date.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the kitchen: beef in the cook line make table 47F. Rice noodle in the lowboy reach-in cooler 45F. Beef stock in the front line make table 51F. The last item will be stop sales, the other items were moved to a freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the kitchen hand wash sink is inaccessible due to the floor drain being clogged and sewage water running across the floor when used. **Warning**

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed: the Pho part of the menu does not designate which items may have raw ingredients. The manager is asterisking the menus. ALSO, the KIDS menu states PHO soup may have raw items in some of the soups. NO RAW or UNDER COOKED items may be offered on the Kids menu. The manager is blacking out the raw designation on each kids menu. **Corrective Action Taken**

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink lacks soap and paper towels. These were added to the area. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: beef stock on the front line, no date of preparation.

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor by the back door next to the cold hold unit is soiled.

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed: an old safe, refrigerator, shelves, lids, 5 gallon empty containers stored outside.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the exterior of the 2 door cold hold by the back door is soiled. ALSO, the back door has an accumulation of splash up on it.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed: an accumulation of trash around the dumpster.

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed: dumpster lids are broken off.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored over food/clean dishes, front and back line. All were moved below. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches on the cook line under the dishmachine and hand wash sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed 6 dead roaches on floor underneath three compartment sink. Observed one dead roach on floor next to cook line oven. Observed two dead roaches on floor underneath front counter hand washing sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Observed approximately 50 dead roaches scattered in the dining area, bathrooms, on the cook line under the reach in coolers, cooking equipment and dry goods storage area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Observed five dead roaches under the equipment in the kitchen **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Observed 15 dead roaches in the dining area and cook line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Observed five dead roaches in the dining and server area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-27: Observed three live roaches in mop sink closet and no dead roaches at establishment **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches on the cook line under the dishmachine and hand wash sink **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed one live roach on floor underneath dish machine next to three compartment sink. Observed one live roach on floor underneath front counter hand washing sink . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Observed five live roaches in the dining area, mop sink closet and server work area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Observed one live roach in the dining area and one live roaches in the mop sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Observed two live roaches in the men's bathroom. **Admin Complaint**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches on the cook line under the dishmachine and hand wash sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed 6 dead roaches on floor underneath three compartment sink. Observed one dead roach on floor next to cook line oven. Observed two dead roaches on floor underneath front counter hand washing sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Observed approximately 50 dead roaches scattered in the dining area, bathrooms, on the cook line under the reach in coolers, cooking equipment and dry goods storage area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Observed five dead roaches under the equipment in the kitchen **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: Observed 15 dead roaches in the dining area and cook line. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches on the cook line under the dishmachine and hand wash sink **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed one live roach on floor underneath dish machine next to three compartment sink. Observed one live roach on floor underneath front counter hand washing sink . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Observed five live roaches in the dining area, mop sink closet and server work area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Observed one live roach in the dining area and one live roaches in the mop sink. **Admin Complaint**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches on the cook line under the dishmachine and hand wash sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed 6 dead roaches on floor underneath three compartment sink. Observed one dead roach on floor next to cook line oven. Observed two dead roaches on floor underneath front counter hand washing sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Observed approximately 50 dead roaches scattered in the dining area, bathrooms, on the cook line under the reach in coolers, cooking equipment and dry goods storage area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Observed five dead roaches under the equipment in the kitchen **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches on the cook line under the dishmachine and hand wash sink **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed one live roach on floor underneath dish machine next to three compartment sink. Observed one live roach on floor underneath front counter hand washing sink . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Observed five live roaches in the dining area, mop sink closet and server work area. **Admin Complaint**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches on the cook line under the dishmachine and hand wash sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed 6 dead roaches on floor underneath three compartment sink. Observed one dead roach on floor next to cook line oven. Observed two dead roaches on floor underneath front counter hand washing sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Observed approximately 50 dead roaches scattered in the dining area, bathrooms, on the cook line under the reach in coolers, cooking equipment and dry goods storage area. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches on the cook line under the dishmachine and hand wash sink **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed one live roach on floor underneath dish machine next to three compartment sink. Observed one live roach on floor underneath front counter hand washing sink . **Admin Complaint**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches on the cook line under the dishmachine and hand wash sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed 6 dead roaches on floor underneath three compartment sink. Observed one dead roach on floor next to cook line oven. Observed two dead roaches on floor underneath front counter hand washing sink. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches on the cook line under the dishmachine and hand wash sink **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of household Raid at establishment. Manager advised that establishment is using household Raid to spray for roaches. **Admin Complaint**

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches on the cook line under the dishmachine and hand wash sink. **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. ServSafe certificates *dated 5/22/2017 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager advised that they are scheduled to take the test this month. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Owner food manager certification expired on 5/22/2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 no currently certified food service manager on duty with four employees engaged in food preparation/handling. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Four employees working at establishment **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. **Admin Complaint**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink located in closet next to front server area blocked and inaccessible due to equipment and floor maps stored in the mop sink making it inaccessible or able to dispose of wastewater. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed mop sink closet continues to have a shelf rack inside and stocked with boxes of beer bottles **Admin Complaint**