CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -steam table removed, added prep table, beer cooler removed, 2-compartment sink removed -dippin' dots hut installed along main walkway -bar installed at splash pad -"Eagles Nest" bar installed next to eagle enclosure Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. -beverage walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Kathryn and Frank

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bag of cotton candy stored on walk-in freezer floor Repeat Violation

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -hot dog container in reach-in cooler drawer corner is broken, employee switched hot dogs to different container Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb on rear of building Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Jason

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Bryan

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of ice machine, operator cleaned -slicer has a light accumulation of food debris, operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -large plastic containers on dish storage rack, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bags of cotton candy stored on floor in walk-in freezer, operator relocated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -both front and rear doors

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -tested 100ppm, employee refilled sink, retested 200ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb on rear of building

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink across from icee machine has evidence of being used as a dump sink, ice present

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA, operator states test kits are on back ordered on regular distributer, operator ordered test kit via internet and is awaiting delivery Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -paper towel dispenser in kitchen , operator changed batteries Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -sanitizer spray bottle lacking label, employee labeled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch while preparing food

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of frozen vegetables and large sacks of cotton candy stored on the floor in walk-in freezer

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -pretzel reach-in freezer

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of cups stored on floor in dry storage area

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -provided form

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -in kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -on make line Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -open beverage on prep table across from reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -handwashing sink closest to cook line has missing neck/spout. Operator states that replacement parts were ordered Tuesday 2/27 and are expected Friday 3/1. There are other functional hand sinks in the kitchen

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine soiled -gaskets of pretzel reach in freezer soiled

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.-spoons at front customer window Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -flour bins

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -employee bathroom in kitchen Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cups in flour containers by flour Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -both family bathrooms adjoining kitchen

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on make line Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind soda machine in kitchen -behind box soda rack

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. -in storeroom (bbq sauce, bag in box soda) -syrups in storeroom Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in by fryers

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -shelled corn in white wheeled bin -green lidded plastic container Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained make line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Rear of building.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By rear kitchen door.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to bread.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups, storage shed.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored next to bread, prep table shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Make line.

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee lids stored on the floor.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container.

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Joseph Cusmano.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food trays stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Admin Complaint