ZEN DUMPLING
420 E ALTAMONTE DR UNIT 1020, Altamonte Springs FL 32701 · 407.492.6113
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -establishment has 72 seats at time of licensing, applied for change of owner with 50 seats (prior number of seats). Provided operator with Seating Change Evaluation.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef over cut cucumbers in walk in cooler. Raw proteins over sauces and noodles in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in hand sink by dish machine. Operator removed. Strainer and black bag in hand sink by mop sink. Operator removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 At entrance to back of the house kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above ice machine.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. clean containers and pans by dish machine
Food stored on floor. Boxes of dumplings and chicken stored on the floor in walk in freezer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on prep table by cooks line. Operator turned over.
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -missing between splitter and long black hose.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -establishment has 72 seats at time of licensing, applied for change of owner with 50 seats (prior number of seats). Provided operator with Seating Change Evaluation.
Jul 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); burrata (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (56F - Cold Holding); ricotta (54F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Ambient temperature in cooler greater than 55°. Operator placed product on ice. -white mix 45 in prep area reach in cooler. Per operator, cooler door opened extensively during prep.
Jan 31, 2024□ 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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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -tiles, cove molding at end of line by pizza oven in disrepair. Standing water in corner.
Jan 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -milk opened approximately 3 days ago per operator not date marked.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -1/6 pan of fresh garlic in oil at room temperature more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -1/6 pan of fresh garlic in oil at room temperature more than 4 hours. -cooked eggs (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (52F - Cold Holding)less than 4 hours in salad cooler. Top pans not tight fitting possibly allowing cold air to escape. Recommend keeping product on ice or proper equipment.
Handwash sink has no running water in food preparation/dishwashing area. -hand wash sink at bar has no running water.
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. -not available for all employees. Employees signed.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -tiles, cove molding at end of line by pizza oven in disrepair. Standing water in corner.
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -container of pasta used for soup on counter 70°f less than 4 hours. Ice bath melted. Operator returned product cooler for temperature recovery. Recommend larger pan of ice if product is left out of cooler. -fresh mozz 45, mini meatballs 45 in right side pizza prep table less than 4 hours. Operator will monitor ambient temperature and ice or move product if needed.
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. -4 employees present read and signed agreement. Operator will have all other employees sign.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in blue cheese crumbles.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -ambient thermometer in right side pizza cooler broken, unable to determine temperature. Operator replaced with new thermometer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk salt and flour.
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.