Zeru
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
52
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Zeru stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Clean glasses” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most kitchen cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees, personal bags next to dry storage area food products.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of potatoes and kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Rational oven.
22-08-4
52
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Boxes of food and kitchen walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
90
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wood bowls and utensils. Observed kitchen can opener soiled throughout. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Special process, cook, food, sous vide, vacuum, packaging, fish, meat sauce, etc. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Most most employees engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. **Warning**
21-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most kitchen cutting boards throughout. **Warning**
14-09-4
64
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can open soil.
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Kitchen employee wearing watches while working with food.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
55
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phone on kitchen work table.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use kitchen utensils, stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Food preparation area.
10-17-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
58
Sep 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
78
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of rice Dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Dec 29, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Bar area **Warning**
36-36-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zeru last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zeru on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zeru?
Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Zeru.
How does Zeru compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Zeru most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Zeru's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zeru have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Zeru 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 Zeru inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zeru is inspected around three times per year on average.
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