SUSHI ZEN
110th Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33716
Sienna Bay
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk-in cooler, cardboard used on top and bottom shelves.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, container of dressing on floor. In walk-in freezer, multiple food items on floor. At sushi bar, container of ginger on floor. Operator moved items to shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over flattop have grease build up. Handles on walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer soiled. At sushi bar, handle on toaster oven soiled. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On outside of sushi bar, two cases of plastic togo containers stored on floor. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At sushi bar, sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back kitchen, bulk sugar on lower storage shelf not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 01D-08-5:High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Operator has invoices that show fresh salmon is pending raised, but not pellet fed. Operator called distributor and received email showing pending raised and formulated feed. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line, in bottom section, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat foods. In walk-in cooler, raw shrimp stored over batter mix. Operator moved shrimp to proper storage. 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 rack for access to handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At sushi bar, sponge stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near walk-in cooler, no paper towels. Operator supplied. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler. Case of pasta on floor in walk in freezer. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle for small oven in sushi bar. Handle cleaned. Gasket for walk in cooler. Operator began cleaning gasket. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go soup cups on shelf above soup station. Cups inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen across from grill is blocked by multiple items and trays. Operator moved items to allow access. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in sushi bar closest to restrooms. Soap provided. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).