ZEN CAFE
4135 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33916 · 616-323-5330
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Per operator cooked frozen chicken prepared and stored in reach in freezer the day before inspection without date marked on it. Operator put date marked on cooked frozen chicken.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken prepared and stored in reach in freezer the day before inspection without date marked.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce container stored on floor.
Single-service forks improperly stored on floor.
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Single-service forks not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored inverted.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Ketchup and vinegar containers stored on floor at dry storage.
Single-service forks container stored on floor near front counter.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food stored on floor. Vinegar and sesame oil containers stored on floor at dry storage.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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.
Food stored on floor. Vinegar and sesame oil containers stored on floor at dry storage.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit in the kitchen. Operator discarded water.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service forks case stored on floor at front counter.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid under hand washing sink. Operator removed from building.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold like substance inside ice bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license is current in system, but, not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food on cook's line.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table. Operator removed item.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed used gloves in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees training expired 10/2023. Discussed renewing trading for these employees with operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gaskets in standup reach in freezer across from three compartment sink.
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