ZEN BAR AND GRILL
160 N MILITARY TRAIL, West Palm Beach FL 33415 · 5612311232
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 4 live roaches found in dry storage area. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean/sanitize area.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,110
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021049654 | Sep 20, 2021 | Mar 18, 2022 | $560 |
| 2--2018037017 | Jun 18, 2018 | Jan 8, 2019 | $550 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At drawers under grill; raw chicken stored in top drawer over hotdogs in bottom drawer, no completed physical barrier between drawers. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom drawer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; portioned raw chicken stored over raw comminuted beef. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 4 live roaches found in dry storage area. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean/sanitize area.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided, posted by Operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer: raw beef burger stored over onion rings; items not commercially packaged. At deep freezer for raw meats: raw chicken stored over hot dogs; items not commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer for raw meats: raw chicken stored over raw pork; items not commercially packaged. Operator stored properly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses quat.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.