ZILU RESTAURANT
2589 S HIAWASSEE RD, Orlando FL 32835 · 407-203-5054
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. -strawberry
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -side kitchen door
Jun 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. -strawberry
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw foods over ready to eat in reach in cooler in kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink next to mop sink
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -at front keg cooler
Food stored on floor. -multiple items in walk in freezer
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -side kitchen door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk storage bins
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 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
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -operator renewed license at time of inspection
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs stored with unwashed produce
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -plates in kitchen not protected from overhead contamination
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee belongings on soda rack
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan covers soiled -dish storage racks rusted
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -stand up reach in cooler in kitchen
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on table with black pepper and pasta operator removed"
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over cook line Vents in the kitchen area soiled
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on dish rack
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On soda boxes in dry storage. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer soiled Floor by back door soiked
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line soiled Walk in cooler and freezer shelves soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink soiled
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours. Operator added ice. Ham (47F - Cold Holding); Sausage (46F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table soiled
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided written plan manager filled out and posted in the kitchen.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Bottle of cooking oil in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in chest freezer-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar container
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. fan guard soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dry storage soiled.
May 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer on top and on the floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dryers and three comp sink.
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator has 3 different test strips and all measuring 0ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards in the kitchen Fryer baskets
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Bucket with chicken in kitchen area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer on top and on the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In the kitchen on stove oven handle.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onion next to break and over dough
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dryers and three comp sink.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Make table ambient temperature 55F.
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. Pizza on display. Manager added time mark. Less than 4 hours.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of large grey/ white storage bins in walk-in cooler.
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.