Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach
Last inspected:
160 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415Zen Bar & Grill in West Palm Beach has accumulated 173 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 6 per visit. The facility was shut down once in September 2021 for fly activity. Between July and September 2021, inspectors returned multiple times after finding 12 to 15 violations per visit, with the owner receiving an administrative complaint. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,110 in fines. Top recurring violations include improperly cleaned multi-use utensils (15 citations), unprotected outer openings (14), and inadequate employee health policies (12).
Most recent closure: September 20, 2021 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,110.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021049654 | $560.00 | Sep 20, 2021 | Tampa | |
| 2--2018037017 | $550.00 | Jun 18, 2018 | Fort Myers |
Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections48 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections30 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 20, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach last shut down?
- Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach was last shut down on September 20, 2021 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach had?
- Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach find?
- Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on February 20, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,110.00 in fines.
- How much has Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach been fined?
- Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $1,110.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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