ZEN SUSHI
9690 GLADES RD STE 400, Boca Raton, FL, 33434
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 25, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (12)
- 14-86-1CriticalCorrected on site
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used as food liners at sushi stations and cook line vegetables Manager had paper towels removed.
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used as food liners at sushi stations and cook line vegetables Manager had paper towels removed. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 51-11-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks in kitchens not secured
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks in kitchens not secured
Basic
- 12B-07-4Corrected on site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on cutting board. Manager removed cup of coffee
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on cutting board. Manager removed cup of coffee **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 13-03-4Corrected on site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line with no hair restraint. Cook put on hair restraint.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line with no hair restraint. Cook put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 10-07-4Corrected on site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops sitting in standing water. Manager removed water
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops sitting in standing water. Manager removed water **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 08B-17-4Corrected on site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocados at sushi line. Chef discarded cut avocado and removed stickers and washed before cutting
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocados at sushi line. Chef discarded cut avocado and removed stickers and washed before cutting **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by the dishwasher blocked by dish cart. Manager moved cart
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by the dishwasher blocked by dish cart. Manager moved cart **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Intermediate
- 16-62-1
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No type of heat strip of heat measuring device at time of inspection
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No type of heat strip of heat measuring device at time of inspection
Intermediate
- 11-26-1
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.
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.
Intermediate
- 22-20-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance at ice chute in ice machine by the dishwasher blocked
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance at ice chute in ice machine by the dishwasher blocked
Basic
- 03F-10-5
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for sushi rice
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for sushi rice
Intermediate
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.