ZURU RAMEN AND POKE
8001 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, Orlando FL 32809
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
FEB 24
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork at steam table 110. Operator reheated to 165 for temperature recovery. Brown rice in rice cooler 93F less than 1 hour per employee, employee turned on rice warmer for temperature recovery
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 reach in cooler held more than 24 hours per employee. Employee dated.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with big pot.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink
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Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils. Self service utensils forks and spoon face up at service counter by reach in drink cooler. Operator placed forks and spoon down for protection.
Food stored on floor. 3 bags of rice and 1 case of oil stored on the floor in dry storage back of the house area. Employee placed rice and oil on shelves.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon to scoop rice, utensils at boba station in standing water 76F. Employee removed water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers at reach in front cooler and back of the house containers by cook line. Cook inverted Togo containers.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over pork broth in cooler. Operator immediately removed
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 78F hot holding in rice cooker. Less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F or put in time control. Operator will put in time control
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blocked by pot
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In tempura and sugar containers
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna thawed at 10:30am operator immediately removed from package
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. Backpack hanging on storage shelf. Operator immediately removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Jug of Sugar cane, and boxed oil on floor
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Scoop for rice in room temperature water. Operator immediately removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in prep cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of prep cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Apr 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty food manager certificate expired T.Y. 11-14-24
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired 9-24
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Apr 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front make; tuna (52F - Cold Holding); salmon (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); krab (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator items in cooler less than 2 hours. Make table ambient thermometer read 50°. Operator moved to back freezer for immediate temperature recovery
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty food manager certificate expired T.Y. 11-14-24
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired 9-24
Food stored on floor. Carbonated melon drink stored on floor. Operator removed drinks from floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Dec 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Miguel
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket make table
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table raw tuna 53f cold holding raw shrimp 52f cold holding. Raw salmon 53f cold holding. Tofu 53f cold holding. Out 1 hour. Unit thermometer 60f ambient. Suggest rapid chill. WarningWarning**
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.
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. Miguel
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop tempura
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Food stored on floor. Liquid sugar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket make table
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Tempura
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken above celery and Green onions.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk rice.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop water 70F. Operator poured water out.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty utensils in sink at front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing glasses in sink at front counter. Spoke to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator need ps quaternary strips.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk containers bowl used.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current active.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter with single service items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bag on top of single serve items.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
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