Zen Japanese Izakaya
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
82
Score
Zen Japanese Izakaya, located at 2015 S Shepherd in Houston, TX, had a low-risk inspection on September 23, 2025, with a score of 82. This inspection noted four minor violations, including food containers not stored at least six inches above the floor, multi-use equipment not constructed with safe materials, and an insect control device positioned over a food preparation area. The facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 23, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Dec 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 26, 2024
Reinspection (002)
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Sep 23, 2025 Inspection
General. container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor.
20-21.03(a)(02)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Insect control devices, design and installation. devices used to electrocute flying insects that may impel insects or insect fragments not installed so that the device is not located over a food preparation area / not so that dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from falling on or being impelled onto exposed food / clean equipment / utensils / linens and unwrapped single-service articles.
20-21.21(c)(01)b
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)
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