ZEN TAVERN
5406 HANSEL AVE, Orlando FL 32809
Last inspected Oct 14, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
APR 24
APR 25
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 80 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects in dish room. Next unannounced inspection per Randy Hicks.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023030179 | Mar 27, 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator has bleach sanitizer hooked up to dish machine that is not used for food contact surfaces.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar. Operator immediately cleaned
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink In ware washing area
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in front of water heater. Operator immediately discarded
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table. Operator immediately removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on bag in a box soda. Operator immediately removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil on floor
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine with limescale.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of ice machine has limescale
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink to mop sink faucet. One side missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes around tile in ware washing area over hot water heater.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has 2 hose bibs.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Several tile damaged and missing in dishmachine room.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Aug 22, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. All items on cook line are on Time as Public Health Control.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has 2 hose bibs.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 07-23-18 Amy Eldridge.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Several tile damaged and missing in dishmachine room.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 coolers on cook line not working. Griddle and other unused equipment outside back door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority7 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cooked cracked eggs and picked up ready to eat potatoes without changing gloves.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee wiped gloves on apron several times instead of changing soiled gloves. Spoke to employee.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects in dish room. Next unannounced inspection per Randy Hicks.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Eggs room temperature past 4 hours per operator, milk 76F past 4 hours per operator. Scotch eggs 49F in cooler over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs room temperature past 4 hours per operator, milk 76F past 4 hours per operator. Scotch eggs 49F in cooler over
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. All items on cook line are on Time as Public Health Control.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window cleaner at front counter on shelf with Individual packaged ketchup.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has 2 hose bibs.
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. Provided operator with form.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 07-23-18 Amy Eldridge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting on clean storage rack.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink on cook line blocked by stool and several empty bottles in sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Male restroom.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner and bleach bottle at front counter.
Ceiling tile missing. Several tile damaged and missing in dishmachine room.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean knife on top of shell eggs.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Energy drink on make table cutting board.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes and phone on table with food.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Bags of potatoes and syrup on floor in front area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Measuring cups in bulk flour.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens on cook line soiled black substance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filter soiled grease build up. Walk in cooler shelves soiled old food debris. Vents in walk in cooler dust debris build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of both unused coolers soiled with old food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups and to go containers on floor in kitchen and front line. Coffee filters.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 coolers on cook line not working. Griddle and other unused equipment outside back door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen area.
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.