Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro
11394 US Hwy 98 W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550 · Permanent Food Service · License 7602298
What drove the grade
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at sushi bar.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 5 routine inspection1 intermediate (1 repeat), 2 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 5, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at sushi bar.
Repeat violation
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Scoop handle stored in seasoning next to flat top. Manager removed scoop and sent to warehouse washing.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ware washing location.
Manager stated he has a sign on order.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.