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ZEN CREATIVE CATERING

101 SE 2 PL STE 114, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601

License #1102974

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Quick take

ZEN CREATIVE CATERING in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 3 critical, 4 major, 12 minor.

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Record snapshot

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Inspections on file
3
Clean inspections
1
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
September 18, 2025

The latest inspection on March 11, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 3 major, and 5 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage
67%
Imported observations
19
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed : 1 hood filter is not in place.
  • [53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : 1 male cook staff over 60 days, no certificate.
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed : bulk oil stored on the floor by the entrance door.
  • [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed : the current license was not available.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : 2 bottles of hand sanitizer on the prep table with gloves and food processors. ALSO, isopropyl alcohol stored on a prep table over gloves and to go items.
  • [53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed : the two certificates for Employee Training has four year expiration instead of three.
  • [29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed : the hand wash sink by the water heating device drips cold water constantly.
  • [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed : the last inspection was not available.
  • [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Staff chose to discard. Observed : pink sauce in the reach-in cooler, no date. ALSO, orange sauce in the reach-in cooler, no date. This was dated for 3-7-2026 by the cook.
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ZEN CREATIVE CATERING has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

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