Z CAFE RESTAURANT

Name: Z CAFE RESTAURANT
Address: 831 N MILLS AVE, ORLANDO, FL, 32803, US
Rating: 64.2

831 N MILLS AVE, ORLANDO, FL 32803

License #5816234

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64.2 Grade F / 100

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Z CAFE RESTAURANT in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 49 total violations — 3 critical, 18 major, 28 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 19, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 1 critical, 4 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on push cart at cook line
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Containers of food on floor in kitchen dry storage area Container of pineapple on floor in walk in cooler
[25-02-4] Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Unwrapped silverware at tables not protected , forks and spoons dont have handles facing up and additional silverware not removed from table
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[31A-12-4] No handwash sink for employees in ware wash/prep area. Hand sink needed in ware wash/prep area
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints for cooks
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves to slice raw beef. Once employee was done touching raw beef, he started to clean the slicer with the same gloves on. Did not change/remove gloves and wash hands before cleaning slicer
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for sanitizer
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in sugar container
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink at front counter leaking
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed off hands in prep sink in aware wash area Corrective action taken to re wash hands in hand sink correctly
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For all hand sinks
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal cup in basin of hand sink at front counter Drink in basin of hand sink at other hand sink at front counter

Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on push cart at cook line
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints for cooks
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for sanitizer
[31A-12-4] No handwash sink for employees in ware wash/prep area. Hand sink needed in ware wash/prep area
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Containers of food on floor in kitchen dry storage area Container of pineapple on floor in walk in cooler
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink at front counter leaking
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[25-02-4] Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Unwrapped silverware at tables not protected , forks and spoons dont have handles facing up and additional silverware not removed from table
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in sugar container
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For all hand sinks
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves to slice raw beef. Once employee was done touching raw beef, he started to clean the slicer with the same gloves on. Did not change/remove gloves and wash hands before cleaning slicer
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed off hands in prep sink in aware wash area Corrective action taken to re wash hands in hand sink correctly
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has added equipment, middle kitchen area ( on plans show no equipment, only hand sink) prep tables, microwaves, table top oven, coolers, mixer. No hand sink in ware wash/prep area. Additional prep table, slicer has been added within this area
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal cup in basin of hand sink at front counter Drink in basin of hand sink at other hand sink at front counter

Disposition: Warning Issued
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on push cart at cook line
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in sugar container
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for sanitizer
[25-02-4] Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Unwrapped silverware at tables not protected , forks and spoons dont have handles facing up and additional silverware not removed from table
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink at front counter leaking
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Containers of food on floor in kitchen dry storage area Container of pineapple on floor in walk in cooler
[53B-01-5] 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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints for cooks
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for menu for dine in and take out menu for Sunny side eggs and steaks served to order Provided form and owner posted
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed off hands in prep sink in aware wash area Corrective action taken to re wash hands in hand sink correctly
[31A-12-4] No handwash sink for employees in ware wash/prep area. Hand sink needed in ware wash/prep area
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves to slice raw beef. Once employee was done touching raw beef, he started to clean the slicer with the same gloves on. Did not change/remove gloves and wash hands before cleaning slicer
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has added equipment, middle kitchen area ( on plans show no equipment, only hand sink) prep tables, microwaves, table top oven, coolers, mixer. No hand sink in ware wash/prep area. Additional prep table, slicer has been added within this area
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal cup in basin of hand sink at front counter Drink in basin of hand sink at other hand sink at front counter
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For all hand sinks

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