ZEN DUMPLING

Name: ZEN DUMPLING
Address: 9802 BAYMEADOWS RD UNIT 8, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32256, US
Rating: 77

9802 BAYMEADOWS RD UNIT 8, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

License #2612146

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77 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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ZEN DUMPLING in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77 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 January 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 7 critical, 8 major, 10 minor.

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[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. In walk in freezer and reach in cooler raw chicken on sheet trays no longer commercially packaged stored over raw ground pork and raw beef no longer commercially packaged. Also raw ground pork stored over sauces in walk in cooler. Person in charge began rearranging.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between make table and prep tables in kitchen. Person in charge removed.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors at cook line with debris and standing water accumulated. Grate at prep table in kitchen on floor with debris accumulation. Wall at right side of dishmachine with black substance buildup.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in back hand wash sink by back door, buckets stored on hand wash sink on far right cook line. Person in charge removed items.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Several employee items on shelving above/ with food to be served to the customer in kitchen. Person in charge began removing.
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one shell egg broken in box in walk in cooler.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand wash sink on far right side of cook line. Person in charge states needs to order new handle as it is stripped.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed egg shell carton liners in use in kitchen and in walk in cooler. Also, reused cardboard box used in direct contact with cooked chicken to absorb oil. Person in charge removed.
[53A-03-7] 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/ Only CFM on duty with manager certification that expired 12.2025. No CFM on site with more than 4 food handling employees present. Manager arrived by end of inspection.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Soup cooling in kitchen at 99, 107F. 1 hour later, soup is 85, 95F. Person in charge moved to walk in freezer to rapidly chill.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go pints and quarts used as scoops in bulk dry goods. Person in charge began removing.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of medicine stored on shelf above prep table. Also observed WD40 stored on shelf with chili peppers. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.

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[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops stored in water at cook line at 84F. Also, observed knife stored between equipment in kitchen.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bulk dry goods and sauces with to go bowls with no handles used as scoops. Person in charge began removing.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed back hand wash sink by back door with multiple items stored in sink. Person in charge removed.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD-40 cans stored on bag in box soda in kitchen. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed multiple employee drinks on prep areas with no lid. Also, observed employee eating at prep line. Person in charge removed.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed soup in buckets in walk in cooler with no lids. Also, observed other prepped vegetables uncovered.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board with staining at cutting board storage.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw ground pork on speed rack stored over prepped cucumbers. Also, raw pork stored over soup in walk in cooler. Also, raw chicken stored over raw beef no longer commercially packaged on speed rack in walk in freezer. Person in charge began rearranging.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup at cook line.
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed one employee cutting lemons, another cutting scallions with bare hands. Person in charge spoke to employees.
[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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of any training due to not on site.

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