Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach
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11394 Us Hwy 98 W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach accumulated 111 violations across 16 inspections between January 2022 and March 2026, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed but has experienced escalating enforcement activity in 2025, including three complaint-based inspections within a three-day period in August that documented water supply failures, handwashing violations, and time-temperature control breaches. An August 5 complaint inspection cited 27 violations and resulted in a warning; an August 6 inspection documented continued water supply issues and prompted an extension pending compliance; an August 8 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. Handwashing violations appeared in 4 of the most recent 5 inspections. High-priority violations for proper cooking temperatures and food contact surfaces were cited repeatedly across the record. A fire safety violation was documented on January 27, 2022, for cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors not fully under hood. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 found 8 high-priority violations including cooking temperatures and food contact surfaces, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach: Comparison to Walton County Averages
Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach last inspected?
- Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooking temps, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach had?
- Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach find?
- Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro in Miramar Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Im Skewed Bar and Grill (2022).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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