Zen Dumpling in Brandon
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2420 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511Zen Dumpling in Brandon accumulated 24 violations across 8 inspections between November 2020 and July 2025, averaging 3.0 violations per inspection—well below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 3 inspections (2020, 2021, 2022), and proper cooking temperature violations were cited in 4 separate inspections (2021, 2022, 2023, 2023), indicating recurring temperature control issues. Shell stock handling violations were cited 3 times (2021, 2022, 2023). The facility received warning dispositions in 2021 and 2022, and again following a 6-violation inspection in September 2023 that included intermediate violations for employee health policy, food in good condition, and shell stock requirements. Following that warning, a callback inspection in November 2023 found only 1 basic violation and achieved compliance. The most recent inspection on July 30, 2025 resulted in no violations and an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Zen Dumpling in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Zen Dumpling in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 3 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zen Dumpling in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zen Dumpling in Brandon last inspected?
- Zen Dumpling in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Zen Dumpling in Brandon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zen Dumpling in Brandon are: Proper cooking temps, Shell stock requirements, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Zen Dumpling in Brandon had?
- Zen Dumpling in Brandon has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zen Dumpling in Brandon find?
- Zen Dumpling in Brandon was most recently inspected on August 4, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zen Dumpling in Brandon ever been shut down?
- No, Zen Dumpling in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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