ZEN PIZZA
201 COMMONWEALTH BLVD STE D, Port Orange FL 32127 · 3868488674
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -3 rodent droppings inside basin of unsused hand washing sink at end of cookline, blocked by slicer/equipment. Manager cleaned up, advised to contact pest control. Warning**
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw sausage links stored above ready to eat food in lowboy reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese, chicken inside walk in cooler 46-48F less than 3 hours, manager had employee move into separate cooler to rapidly cool down. Advised operator to monitor unit/service for repairs at visible significant damage to gasket at bottom of unit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemicals stored on rack next to/above container of shakers at rack near entrance to kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -sliced beef
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -top portion of interior of ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense from bulk seasoning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -some dust build up on ceiling tiles/vents/fixtures in prep area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. -bottom gasket to walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -area near fryers
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -significant dust build up at hood filters -air filter for ice machine
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at the establishment at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese 50F, operator self transporting some cold food items, stated brought from commercial retail at 3pm, less than 2 hours prior. Advised to ensure food is delivered at 41F or below.
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. -Jodi
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -upper portion of ice machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -shelving for dry goods on wire rack, advised to use a hard surface that is cleanable for lining shelving
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -clamshell food trays in back -sleeve of clamshells on floor near walk in
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade
Handwash sink blocked/obstructed/not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by caddy/push cart
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone
Equipment in poor repair. -wire racks in back of establishment above prep cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust build up on hood filters
Apr 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked onions 73-75F inside small aluminum pan off to side of tabletop warmer. Advised to use time as public health control for up to 4 hours from cooking with proper time marked if intention to keep onions off temperature control, manager placed on time as public health control during inspection
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. -ken, all other food handling employees
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -shelving in back containing spices/single service items
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of microwave next to seasonings
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets at walk in cooler
Aug 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -some disrepair at corner of ceiling above handsink in corner at end of cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -corners of floors, inside ware washing area
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top shelf above prep table across from fryers -bottom shelf below grill -some hood filters -wire racks above prep table
Aug 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. -0ppm -manager set up 3 compartment sink
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -3 rodent droppings inside basin of unsused hand washing sink at end of cookline, blocked by slicer/equipment. Manager cleaned up, advised to contact pest control. Warning**
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -american cheese opened sleeve
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -some disrepair at corner of ceiling above handsink in corner at end of cook line
Clean bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -corners of floors, inside ware washing area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top shelf above prep table across from fryers -bottom shelf below grill -some hood filters -wire racks above prep table
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -backsplash behind grill
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. -burn relied spray can stored on wire rack above prep table -advil on top of microwave
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -sliced turkey, smoked sausage. Marked 1/22
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -smoked sausage, sliced turkey
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -mashed potatoes
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -brown gravy, hollandaise, green beans all 109-125F at tabletop warmer for around 2 hours. Manager reheated to 165F. Advised to maintain water in double boiler pan set up and check for minimum of 135F for hot holding. Partially melted butter 72F, manager added to time as public health controls. -
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -quat 500+ppm. Manager stated using 1 tablet dor bucket. Advised to review manufacturer label for instructions on maintaining safe ppm for quat ammonium.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -mop bucket in front of hand sink located next to ice machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on wire rack shelving located next to package of wood skewers and located above prep table with foil/film.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wire rack shelving above bread toaster station
Reuse of or single-use articles. -flats from shell eggs reused for raising bagged bread from shelving. Advised to obtain cleanable equipment for same purpose.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -entire handwash process lasted less than 10 seconds
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored above precooked sausage links inside short cooler across from cook line
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -raw shell eggs sitting in low level ice bath that cannot create ambient temperature to maintain temperature. Advised to place shell eggs on time as public health control if exposed to room temperature during operation.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked potatoes 75-81F removed from temperature control on cook line, employee stated 90 minutes prior. Advised to use 4 hour time as public health control if not keeping temperature controlled food at room temperature.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open bag of feta cheese, coleslaw inside walk in cooler
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee washed hands at 3 compartment sink. Advising operator to have hand sink at cook line accessible and not blocked by pinched tables
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink on cook lime blocked by pinched tables
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -cook line hand sink -handsink in back
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. -cook line
Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -spatulas inside vertical container on line without handles facing up
Employee eating/drinking while handling food. -employee handling open pan of food drank from open container without lid while walking with food inside prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on surface of prep table
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook wearing non plain rings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under equipment/storage racks inside prep area/line
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of fryer oil -case of hash browns under rack on floor inside prep area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -scoop handle resting inside sugar
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Stored food not covered. -inside walk in cooler, cooked potatoes that have finished cooling process at 39F
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bucket of sugar on bottom shelf of prep table in back
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.