ZOE TAKE OUT RESTAURANT
5371 10 AVE N STE 8, Greenacres FL 33463
Last inspected Nov 15, 2025 · 6 visits since June 2024
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In kitchen approximately 7 roach excrement and/or droppings present around and in 3 compartment sink, discussed with employee to clean and sanitize.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on clothing and after without washing hands employee handled pan of chicken, discussed with employee who washed hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled cell phone and raw meat and without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with employee who washed hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In kitchen thank you bags used as liner to steam vegetables, discussed with employee who removed bag.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen 1 live roach inside three compartment sink. In kitchen approximately 4 live roaches inside cabinet with sealed seasoning above three compartment sink. Approximately 12 live roaches in kitchen bathroom located by three compartment sink. Approximately 1 live roach on food prep table with raw chicken. Discussed with operator to kill all roaches, clean and sanitize all areas.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In kitchen approximately 7 roach excrement and/or droppings present around and in 3 compartment sink, discussed with employee to clean and sanitize.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table at front counter cooked rice (83F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (75F - Hot Holding) per employee food made less then 3 hours ago, discussed with employee to reheat to 165F+.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to stove used to store dirty dishes, discussed with employee who removed dishes.
Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen approximately 7 dead roaches on floor around 3 compartment sink, discussed with employee to clean and sanitize areas. In walk in cooler approximately 1 dead roach on floor, discussed with employee to clean and sanitize areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of soiled debris, discussed with employee to clean and sanitize.
Food stored in a prohibited area. In kitchen metal pan of beef stored in mop sink, discussed with employee who removed meat.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen metal pots of raw chicken stored on floor, discussed with employee who removed chicken.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. In walk in cooler large propane tank stored on floor, discussed with employee to remove from building.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Chef observed using cellphone at cook line and put gloves on without handwashing in between.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24. Operator renewed during inspection, confirmation #247512279.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gabriel Robenson.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At all hand sink.
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.