ZEN DUMPLING

Name: ZEN DUMPLING
Address: 423 N ALAFAYA TRL, ORLANDO, FL, 32828, US
Rating: 55.1

423 N ALAFAYA TRL, ORLANDO, FL 32828

License #5813555

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55.1 Grade F / 100

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ZEN DUMPLING in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 55.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 24, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 52 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 48 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on April 24, 2026 shows 21 observation rows: 2 critical, 5 major, and 14 minor.

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Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Raw shell eggs boxes used as liner at the prep area .
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle of drink and energy drink stored next to clean equipment kitchen area . Operator removed it .
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked with 2 big trash can .
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at prep area next to customer food and other employee drinking at the prep table .
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At the employee hand sink prep area back of the house.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table .
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Chicken containers stored on floor under the 3 compartment sink . Operator removed it .
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink .
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen .
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go soup containers used as scoop at the rice .
[53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment Cook fried chicken didnt know what temperature for cooking either chicken or beef .
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken stored in standing water at room temperature . Operator replaced it under cold running water .
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled at prep area .
[53B-13-5] 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. Only observed 7 certification out of 38 employees.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm . Operator replaced the chlorine buckets and second check 50 ppm .
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
[53A-05-6] 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/
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork at the walk-in cooler . Operator switch it .
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes stored over clean and pealed ginger at the walk-in cooler . Operator switch it .

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food stored on floor at the walk-in freezer.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reused eggs boxes as liner .
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle of water stored next to naking powder at the storage shelves.
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked with trash can and a lot of boxes.
[13-06-4] Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with anail polish touching scooping ice without a gloves on .
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on top of customer food at the walk-in cooler without any identification as employee food .
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Small cooler facing the steamer ; cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); baby ribs pork (49F - Cold Holding); precooked chicken nuggets (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) garlic in oil (73F - Cold Holding)
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small cooler facing the steamer ; cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); baby ribs pork (49F - Cold Holding); precooked chicken nuggets (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) garlic in oil (73F - Cold Holding)
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at the make table station .
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored on top of bell pepper at the walk-in freezer.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table .
[08A-17-6] 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. Raw chicken stored on top of raw beef burger at the walk-in freezer.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee using cup without handle to fill the cup with ice . Observed plastic containers without handle used as portion for the dry rice . Observed plastic containers without handle used as portion for the gelatin .
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Most of the dumplings at the reach-in one door freezer at the kitchen not covered.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water stored on top of dishwasher.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm . Second check 50 ppm .
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut green onion before washed .

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