Zen Pho & Noodles in St. Johns
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1385 St John Pkwy Ste 100 & 101, St. Johns, FL 32259Zen Pho & Noodles has received 8 inspections since August 2023, accumulating 54 violations—averaging 6.75 per inspection, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring and serious: employee health policy violations appeared in 4 of the last 5 inspections, including failures to report employee illness and improper management awareness of food safety requirements. Handwashing violations were cited in 3 of the last 4 inspections. High-priority violations for food in good condition, approved food sources, time as control, chemical storage, and shell stock requirements have also been documented. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Two administrative complaints were recommended following inspections on April 25, 2024 and April 14, 2025. The most recent inspection on December 16, 2025 found 12 violations (2 intermediate, 4 basic) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zen Pho & Noodles in St. Johns: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Zen Pho & Noodles in St. Johns: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Zen Pho & Noodles in St. Johns: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zen Pho & Noodles in St. Johns last inspected?
- Zen Pho & Noodles in St. Johns was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 16, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Zen Pho & Noodles in St. Johns?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zen Pho & Noodles in St. Johns are: Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Zen Pho & Noodles in St. Johns had?
- Zen Pho & Noodles in St. Johns has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zen Pho & Noodles in St. Johns find?
- Zen Pho & Noodles in St. Johns was most recently inspected on December 16, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zen Pho & Noodles in St. Johns ever been shut down?
- No, Zen Pho & Noodles in St. Johns has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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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