ZEN DUMPLING
2420 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-315-8434
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop bulk rice. Operator replaced with scoop.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on work top cooler at wait station. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on shelf over 3-sink.
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Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. Operator placed on shelf.
Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored behind chopped onions in flip top cooler. Operator moved bed to front of unit.
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. Unpackaged poultry, beef and pork incorrectly arranged on sheet pans on rack in walk in freezer. Operator arranged properly.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested at 140F. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for manual sanitizing.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion bowl used to scoop bulk peanut sauce, bulk flour and cornstarch. Operator removed bowls.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 4 employee drinks on shelving over prep tables. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door gaskets on flip top cooler at cookline. Operator cleaned.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout bowls at cookline. Operator inverted.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed missing on dish machine
Sep 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed no date mark on bulk turkey
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup used to scoop bulk pepper Corrected -observed employee remove
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed missing on dish machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed tested at 0ppm Corrected -observed employee discard, refill, and test at 200ppm
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.