Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville
Last inspected:
3117 Sw 34th St Ste 2, Gainesville, FL 32608Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville has accumulated 265 violations across 52 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.1 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity and has faced one disciplinary action totaling $600 in fines. In July 2024, inspectors returned on three consecutive days finding continued non-compliance with high-priority violations. Fire safety records document one citation for a blocked exit in the side dining room, observed when the facility previously operated as Taste Pho and Noodle House in 2020.
Most recent closure: May 21, 2026 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
This Facility
5.3
violations / inspection
5.3 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Alachua County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (2)
Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023042328 | $600.00 | May 22, 2023 | Tampa |
Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Observed the side dining room exit is blocked by 2 umbrellas and high chairs.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (54)
— 4 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 15 inspections45 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville last inspected?
- Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 22, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville last shut down?
- Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville was last shut down on May 21, 2026 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville are: Chemical properly stored, Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville had?
- Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville has had 54 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville find?
- Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville was most recently inspected on May 22, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville been fined?
- Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville has been fined a total of $600.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Zen Noodles Bar in Gainesville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Taste Pho and Noodle House (2020).
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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).
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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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