Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace
Last inspected:
8787 N 56 St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace has accumulated 218 violations across 44 inspections since 2017, averaging 5 violations per visit. The restaurant was shut down twice for roach activity. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance: in April 2024, inspectors issued an emergency order and returned on four consecutive days finding continued violations, and in January 2025, an administrative complaint was recommended after inspectors documented 18 violations in a single visit. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. Top recurring violations involve outer openings protection, clean utensils, and food contact surfaces.
Most recent closure: April 3, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
5
violations / inspection
5 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace: Emergency Closure History (2)
Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024021657 | $400.00 | Apr 3, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2023069219 | $400.00 | Nov 3, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace: Full Inspection History — DBPR (44)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections22 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 9 inspections32 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 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· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections35 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace last inspected?
- Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace last shut down?
- Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace was last shut down on April 3, 2024 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 Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace are: Outer openings protected, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace had?
- Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace has had 44 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace find?
- Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace ever been shut down?
- Yes, Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 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.
- Has Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace been fined?
- Zen Noodle Bar in Temple Terrace has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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