Zen Dumpling
420 E Altamonte Dr Unit 1020, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 · Permanent Food Service · License 6905009
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 21 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 5 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw chicken and beef over cut cucumbers in walk in cooler. Raw proteins over sauces and noodles in walk in cooler.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Container in hand sink by dish machine. Operator removed. Strainer and black bag in hand sink by mop sink. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Boxes of dumplings and chicken stored on the floor in walk in freezer
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
clean containers and pans by dish machine
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Togo containers on prep table by cooks line. Operator turned over.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Vent above ice machine.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
4 At entrance to back of the house kitchen.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.