ZEN DUMPLING

dba ZD WATERFORD INC

About this restaurant

Zen Dumpling is a seating restaurant located at 423 N Alafaya Trail in Orlando with 70 seats. The restaurant specializes in handmade soup dumplings and offers both dine-in and takeout service. Reviews describe the establishment as dedicated to crafting authentic dumplings using fresh, quality ingredients.

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Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address: 423 N ALAFAYA TRL
ORLANDO, FL 32828
DBPR District: District 4 — Orlando (licenses expire April)
County (Region Code): Duval (code 16)
Seating: 70 seats

License

License Number: SEA5813555
Establishment Type: Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry: Apr 1, 2027
Last Inspection: Apr 24, 2026

Date	Type	Result	High	Int.	Basic	Total
Apr 24, 2026	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	2	5	13	20
Violations Found H · V06 Handwashing facilities Inadequate handwashing facilities H · V08 ×3 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V12 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V16 ×2 Proper cooking temps Food not cooked to required minimum temperature H · V22 ×2 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled H · V25 Allergen awareness No allergen awareness demonstrated I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V36 ×2 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting I · V40 Wiping cloths usage Improper use of wiping cloths I · V41 Toilet facilities Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities B · V46 No smoking signs Required no smoking signs not posted B · V53 ×3 Outer openings protected Outer openings not properly protected Class: Food Visit ID: 13494452 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 18, 2025 Callback	Routine - Food	Call Back - Complied	1	1	10	12
Violations Found H · V08 ×4 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V12 ×2 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V13 Parasite destruction Parasite destruction procedures not followed H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V22 ×2 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V25 Allergen awareness No allergen awareness demonstrated I · V40 Wiping cloths usage Improper use of wiping cloths B · V46 No smoking signs Required no smoking signs not posted Class: Food Visit ID: 13494209 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 15, 2025	Routine - Food	Warning Issued	5	1	12	18
Violations Found H · V01 Management awareness Person in charge not present or not performing duties H · V03 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V05 Handwashing procedures Inadequate handwashing by food employees H · V08 ×6 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V12 ×2 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V13 Parasite destruction Parasite destruction procedures not followed H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V22 ×2 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V25 Allergen awareness No allergen awareness demonstrated I · V40 Wiping cloths usage Improper use of wiping cloths B · V46 No smoking signs Required no smoking signs not posted B · V50 Adequate lighting Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas Class: Food Visit ID: 10896770 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food