Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bis
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
52
Score
Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bis has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
“Equipment drain line draining into 2 handwash sinks” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bis' 52 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Sani bucket- Chlorine 0 ppm.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into 2 handwash sinks at sushi bar. Employee removed hoses from sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in ware wash location. Sink blocked with food cart holding bus tubs. Employee removed cart from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both hand wash sinks at sushi bar used to hold Sani bucket. Employee removed buckets from sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee replaced battery in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - 3 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at front line. Manager secured tanks with chain. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at door threshold and on floor and racks.
14-69-4
52
Aug 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. 2 pest strips hanging over prep table in back of kitchen, 1 pest strip hanging over rice in cooker and 2 pest strips hanging over make bar on cook line. Employees removed pest strips from kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Shell eggs stored over lettuce in walk in cooler.
08A-14-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Wontons stored in upright freeze not covered.
08B-12-5
70
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.6-1-25. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing down exterior wall onto ground. **Warning**
28-27-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at sushi bar.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 of the 3 hand wash sinks at sushi bar are being used to hold sanitizer buckets. Pot with water stored in sink in kitchen by make bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at 1 of the handwash sinks at sushi bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground.
28-24-4
Basic - No cleaning access to grease trap. Blocked with bagged trash.
28-01-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in ware washing area under leak from ceiling and near hood vent and grill on cook line.
36-36-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cooking their personal food in kitchen while open and operating.
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under ceiling leak in ware washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Multiple bags of trash stored in front of dumpster. **Warning**
33-09-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheese wontons stored in upright freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from ceiling in ware washing area.
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean And in use at sushi bar. **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
29
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Asparagus stored in a non food grade bag in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware washing area and in sushi bar at middle sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- egg wash 68F, cooked noodles 66F ( 10:30-2:30 ). Sushi rice (10:30-2:30). Provided written procedure form to establishment. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in rice with no handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under sugar and tea urns in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table at sushi bar.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in upright glass cooler next to consumer food.
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in sushi bar reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Eel 28F thawing on prep table at sushi bar with no running water,
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet Mop stored in mop bucket with no water.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet soiled cloth stored on cutting board at sushi bar and on lip of flat top in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salmon stored in walk in cooler freezer prepped and wrapped not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet soiled cloth stored on food contact surface in wait station.
21-12-4
35
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over avocados and cabbage in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- sushi bar- sushi rice (11:30-3:30). Breading station- breaded shrimp 66F, breaded crab 64F, shrimp ball 69F, shrimp dumpling 67F ( 11:30-3:30). Printed form for operator, he filled out form and hung in office. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times on cook line. Sink blocked with trash can.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in sauce in walk in cooler and bowl stored in rice in dry storage.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor near ice machine. Ramen soup stored on floor in walk in cooler. Case of noodles stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed noodles on shelf in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop from ice and sent to warehouse washing area.
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 3 sinks at sushi bar missing hand wash sign. 1 sink in kitchen missing hand wash sign.
31B-04-4
58
Oct 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bis last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bis on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bis?
Across the inspection record, “equipment drain line draining into 2 handwash sinks” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bis.
How does Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bis compare to other restaurants in Miramar Beach?
Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bis most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar Beach average of 81.
Has Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bis' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bis have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bis means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bis inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bis is inspected around two times per year on average.
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