Zen Bistro in Daytona Beach
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223 Magnolia Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114Zen Bistro in Daytona Beach has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 196 violations—an average of 8.2 violations per inspection, more than 50 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, chemical storage violations in at least 7 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in at least 4 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in at least 3 inspections. These patterns indicate systemic management gaps in core food safety categories. The most recent inspection on November 7, 2025 documented 18 violations including one high-priority finding for employee health reporting, one for toxic substance control, and one for chemical storage. The inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zen Bistro in Daytona Beach: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
Zen Bistro in Daytona Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections32 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Zen Bistro in Daytona Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zen Bistro in Daytona Beach last inspected?
- Zen Bistro in Daytona Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 7, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Zen Bistro in Daytona Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zen Bistro in Daytona Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Zen Bistro in Daytona Beach had?
- Zen Bistro in Daytona Beach has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zen Bistro in Daytona Beach find?
- Zen Bistro in Daytona Beach was most recently inspected on November 7, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zen Bistro in Daytona Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Zen Bistro in Daytona Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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