Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach

Last inspected:

160 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Overview

Zen 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.

29Inspections
173Violations
1Closures
$1,110in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 12:59:00

Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,110.00

Disciplinary action history for Zen Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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
— 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
— 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
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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

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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