Z Cafe Restaurant in Orlando
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831 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803Z Cafe Restaurant in Orlando operated as a permanent food service establishment with 45 seats and has experienced severe, escalating compliance issues over its inspection history. Between January 2025 and March 2026, the facility received 5 inspections documenting 51 total violations—nearly 10 per inspection, almost double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared in 4 of 5 inspections, indicating systemic management failures spanning hand washing, food contact surface sanitation, proper cooking temperatures, and allergen awareness. A January 2026 complaint inspection documented 39 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, shell stock requirements, and parasite destruction, followed by a warning issuance. Two complaint-driven inspections in March 2026 (March 10 and March 19) each cited 30 violations with recurring high-priority hand washing and food contact surface violations, with hand washing deficiencies appearing across every recent complaint inspection. The facility received a call back extension on March 10, pending compliance verification, and subsequently called back compliant on March 19.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Z Cafe Restaurant in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Z Cafe Restaurant in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (5)
— 3 inspections33 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Z Cafe Restaurant in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Z Cafe Restaurant in Orlando last inspected?
- Z Cafe Restaurant in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Z Cafe Restaurant in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Z Cafe Restaurant in Orlando are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooking temps, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Z Cafe Restaurant in Orlando had?
- Z Cafe Restaurant in Orlando has had 5 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Z Cafe Restaurant in Orlando find?
- Z Cafe Restaurant in Orlando was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Z Cafe Restaurant in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Z Cafe Restaurant in Orlando 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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.
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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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