SUSHI ZEN
110th Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33716
Sienna Bay
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, multiple cases of food on floor.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sinks, container of raw shrimp in standing water.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped metal pan on floor, then handled tray of noodles without washing hands.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line in bottom section of flip top reach-in cooler, container of raw chicken stored over container of raw shrimp. Operator moved chicken to bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in top section of flip top reach-in cooler, pot stickers (56F - Cold Holding). Pot stickers on top of pans above chill line. Operator moved to bottom section. At Sushi bar ; tuna (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Items in counter top reach-in cooler. Operator stated items out for lunch orders. Discussed with operator making sure unit is below 41f before putting items in cooler in the morning. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near walk-in cooler blocked by food and food rack. Operator moved items to allow access to sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, no paper towels at handwash sink. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At sushi bar, handle on toaster has build up on back side.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing above walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer area.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. At cook line area in kitchen, employee eating lunch. Operator explained to employee he cannot eat in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, case of lettuce stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, multiple food items stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In kitchen, scoop,in bag of flour has handle touching product. Operator moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At sushi bar. Operator placed on empty container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw salmon and tilapia stored in same container as krab., also stored on shelf above produce. In walk-in freezer, plastic wrapped beef stored over bags of fries and plastic wrapped raw salmon stored above krab. Operator began moving all items to proper storage levels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At sushi bar, Sushi bar; tuna (45F - Cold Holding); krab (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cooler open preparing orders.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At sushi bar, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator added water to 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near walk-in cooler blocked by food and food rack. Operator moved items to allow access to sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near walk-in cooler missing paper towels. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).