Alafaya, Orange County

ZEN DUMPLING

423 N ALAFAYA TRL, Alafaya, FL 32828

FoodSeating
Latest violations
20
2 High Priority
Apr 24, 2026
City
Alafaya
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 13Total: 20

22-41-4

Detail 24536911

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm . Operator replaced the chlorine buckets and second check 50 ppm . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 24536924

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork at the walk-in cooler . Operator switch it . Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 24536927

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/

53A-14-4

Detail 24536913

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment Cook fried chicken didn't know what temperature for cooking either chicken or beef .

53B-13-5

Detail 24536919

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. Only observed 7 certification out of 38 employees.

31B-06-4

Detail 24536910

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At the employee hand sink prep area back of the house.

41-17-4

Detail 24536923

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled at prep area .

16-03-4

Detail 24536912

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 24536909

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 24536925

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go soup containers used as scoop at the rice . Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 24536929

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at prep area next to customer food and other employee drinking at the prep table . Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24536922

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle of drink and energy drink stored next to clean equipment kitchen area . Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24536920

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen .

08B-38-4

Detail 24536918

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken containers stored on floor under the 3 compartment sink . Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24536915

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink .

22-16-4

Detail 24536917

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table .

25-32-4

Detail 24536914

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Raw shell eggs boxes used as liner at the prep area . Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 24536926

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken stored in standing water at room temperature . Operator replaced it under cold running water . Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24536921

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes stored over clean and pealed ginger at the walk-in cooler . Operator switch it . Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24536928

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.

46-01-4

Detail 24536916

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked with 2 big trash can . Repeat Violation

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 23964038

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm . Second check 50 ppm . Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

13-06-4

Detail 23964047

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with anail polish touching scooping ice without a gloves on . - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 23964040

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee using cup without handle to fill the cup with ice . Observed plastic containers without handle used as portion for the dry rice . Observed plastic containers without handle used as portion for the gelatin . Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 23964041

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water stored on top of dishwasher. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

12B-02-4

Detail 23964036

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at the make table station . - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

08B-49-4

Detail 23964045

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on top of customer food at the walk-in cooler without any identification as employee food . - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 23964037

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle of water stored next to naking powder at the storage shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23964039

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food stored on floor at the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

08B-39-4

Detail 23964035

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut green onion before washed . - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23964046

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

25-32-4

Detail 23964044

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reused eggs boxes as liner . Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23964042

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Most of the dumplings at the reach-in one door freezer at the kitchen not covered. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

46-01-4

Detail 23964043
  • From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked with trash can and a lot of boxes. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 18

22-41-4

Detail 23961804

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm . Second check 50 ppm . Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 23961813

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored on top of bell pepper at the walk-in freezer. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 23961818

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored on top of raw beef burger at the walk-in freezer. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23961812

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Small cooler facing the steamer ; cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); baby ribs pork (49F - Cold Holding); precooked chicken nuggets (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) garlic in oil (73F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23961821

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small cooler facing the steamer ; cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); baby ribs pork (49F - Cold Holding); precooked chicken nuggets (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) garlic in oil (73F - Cold Holding) Warning

13-06-4

Detail 23961816

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with anail polish touching scooping ice without a gloves on .

14-01-5

Detail 23961819

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee using cup without handle to fill the cup with ice . Observed plastic containers without handle used as portion for the dry rice . Observed plastic containers without handle used as portion for the gelatin . Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23961815

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 23961803

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water stored on top of dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 23961805

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at the make table station .

08B-49-4

Detail 23961808

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on top of customer food at the walk-in cooler without any identification as employee food .

40-06-5

Detail 23961817

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle of water stored next to naking powder at the storage shelves.

08B-38-4

Detail 23961809

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food stored on floor at the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 23961807

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table .

08B-39-4

Detail 23961810

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut green onion before washed .

22-16-4

Detail 23961820

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.

25-32-4

Detail 23961806

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reused eggs boxes as liner . Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23961811

Basic - Stored food not covered. Most of the dumplings at the reach-in one door freezer at the kitchen not covered.

46-01-4

Detail 23961814

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked with trash can and a lot of boxes. Corrected On-Site

Apr 11, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 23701278

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on top of ground beef and beef steak at the walk-in cooler . Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23701279

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand sink next to the exit door .Blocked with a food cart. Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23701277

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The employee hand sink at the kitchen the one next to the stove . Operator provided some . Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23701284

Basic - employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle of water at the bottom of make table . Operator discarded it . Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23701281

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White plastic container without handle used as scoop at the sugar and the MSG . Operator discarded it . Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23701283

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor so sticky throughout kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 23701285

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken Sauce bucket stored on floor back of the house and fryer oil stored on floor at the kitchen. Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site

35B-05-4

Detail 23701286

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door left open . Operator close it Corrected On-Site

16-05-4

Detail 23701282

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed employee manually doing dishes only wash and rinse no sanitizer. Operator take all the dishwasher to run to dishwasher and spoke to dishwasher person. Corrective Action Taken

21-12-4

Detail 23701280

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen area .

Feb 18, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.