ZOM HEE RESTAURANT
9015 PARK BLVD, Seminole FL 33777 · 727-391-8393
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26 Establishment open and operating, serving food to the public Owner renewed during inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked chicken in cooler on cook line, order corrected
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled soda lines running through drink ice behind bar
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled in kitchen
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets on cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At entrance to kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handles soiled on cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water in kitchen prep sink, operator placed under running water
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled at bar, staff removed for cleaning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda lines in drink ice well behind bar soiled
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
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 in flour bin
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Rear kitchen door
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer not covered
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate21 Basic
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Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Some plastic food storage bins cracked on storage shelves next to dish machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda lines soiled going though ice bin behind bar
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over dry storage
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf over coolers on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind bar
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil bins on floor next to cook line
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor in kitchen, removed for cleaning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Wait station
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle on cook line, removed
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 in flour and rice bins
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 89F water, manager removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens and broiler soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease on fryers
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Hot pepper sauce stored in vegetable oil bin in walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler uncovered
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed citrus over cooked green beans in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 5lb cans of soy sauce not segregated on dry storage shelves, removed
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at dish machine observed placing dirty dishes in dish machine and then proceeded to stack clean dishes with bare hands and without washing hands in between. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items in to go bags in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over produce in top portion of deli cooler on cook line
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw chicken over raw pork in walk-in freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade 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. Some staff certificates expired Oct 2024, operator ordered new training books
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 5lb cans of soy sauce not segregated on dry storage shelves, removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes and plastic bins of food on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of broiler soiled on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Coolers on cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Coolers on cook line
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate18 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Items in to go bags in walk in freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Can opener blade soiled
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tempura chicken in walk-in cooler prepared on 7/16/24
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some employee training certificates missing information
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda syrup lines at bar Under cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic food bins in walk-in cooler cracked
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Egg rolls cooling next to hand sink on cook line
Food stored on floor. Ba of onions on floor in walk-in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and broiler soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers Hood filters soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Power too battery resting on top of unwashed onions in dry storage, removed
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer Multiple items in walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ribs thawing in standing water in prep sink, moved to running water
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Cutting boards stained on cook line
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No staff present with valid CFM at beginning of inspection, operator arrived during inspection
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some certificates missing name and/or date of birth
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Coolers on cook line
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cook line
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over bar and dry storage
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 88F water, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Chest cooler behind bar
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk-in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produced over prepped onions and carrots in walk-in cooler, staff began rearranging items
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Supplement bottle on bar next to liquor bottles, removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding), ice bags added, retemp 42F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in glass cooler opened 9/25, date added
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled at bar
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple portioned meats in freezer not dated
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles in dry storage closet and above bar/wait station
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over reach in coolers on cook line, removed
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine, removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer, covered
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 10, 2023□ 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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Food stored on floor.pan of cut vegetables stored on the floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved pan 6" off the floor
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.