Zen Asian BBQ
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Zen Asian BBQ, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Zen Asian BBQ squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/Michael Cardascia 1-13-21 Prometric **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris. In between fryers and kitchen floor are heavily covered with grease and debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer doors have accumulated debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
82
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed open, operating and selling food with an expired business license **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
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/Michael Cardascia 1-13-21 Prometric **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at Sushi Bar In reach in cooler observed two packages unopened, thawed raw tuna in Reduced Oxygen Packaging labeled "Remove from Packaging Before Thawing"Operator discarded product. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris. In between fryers and kitchen floor are heavily covered with grease and debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer doors have accumulated debris **Warning**
23-24-4
58
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on front line is blocked by refrigeration equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna in Reduced Oxygen Packaging while thawing. Operator removed tuna from packaging. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed thawed tuna in Reduced Oxygen Packaging this visit **Time Extended**
06-09-1
86
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Operator is cooling and reheating sushi rice from the night before. Educated operator about time tracking sushi rice as it is in the danger zone. Operator discarded rice. Provided information for operator about time as a public health control. **Warning**
03F-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sushi bar Hand washing sink is being used as a dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on front line is blocked by refrigeration equipment. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safe staff 4-11-22 all expired **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna in Reduced Oxygen Packaging while thawing. Operator removed tuna from packaging. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Near office and on front line **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of rice bags. **Warning**
25-32-4
55
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
86
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed krab 47F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler underneath sushi bar. Observed Noodles 48F cold hold, cut melon 47F cold hold, cut cabbage 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down walk in cooler and reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over containers of soup in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sinks in dishwasher area blocked by cart. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and noodles not date marked in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in corner behind cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops near black microwave oven near cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Observed three door upright reach-in freezer near slicer in interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks at sushi bar. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at end of cook line. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at sushi bar. **Warning**
29-20-5
29
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
30
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef, scallops and shrimp over noodles on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in edamame. Repeat 4/5/2023 **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
82
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 12 live roaches in and around boxes of to go containers at end of cook line, observed 4 additional live roaches on floor at end of cook line nearest boxes of to go containers.
35A-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops in water 79F.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed five (5) dead roaches under cook line.
35A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used in dry rice.
14-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zen Asian BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zen Asian BBQ on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zen Asian BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zen Asian BBQ.
How does Zen Asian BBQ compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Zen Asian BBQ most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Naples average of 81.
Has Zen Asian BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zen Asian BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zen Asian BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Zen Asian BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zen Asian BBQ is inspected around four times per year on average.
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