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ZEN JAPANESE GRILL AND SUSHI BAR

1785 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD HOUMA, LA 70360

Combined report: 2 permit areas
Restaurant
Sushi
Safe Bite Grade D Bad 02/27/2026
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Safe Bite Grade is calculated by SafeBiteReport based on violations and is not an official health department grade.

9

Active Violations

7 resolved

2

Critical

7

Non-Critical

Violations

9 active, 7 resolved
Critical Repeat 25 - 1705 02/27/26

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. [Corrected][Repeat]

Critical 25 - 1705 10/30/25

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. Raw shrimp above RTE noodles/food in prep cooler. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Repeat 49 - 1107 02/27/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 54 - 1501.4 02/27/26

Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 49 - 1107 10/30/25

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. Liquid in walk-in cooler. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 54 - 1501.1 10/30/25

Food is not stored in a clean, covered container. Ice. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 54 - 1501.4 10/30/25

Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor. Pot of sauce on floor. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 84 - 2519.1 10/30/25

In use food utensils are not stored with the handles above the top of the food. Ice scoop in ice bin. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 95 - 3111.9 10/30/25

A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room.

Resolved in Latest Inspection
Critical 30 - 2513 10/30/25

Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75ºF. Sanitizer line for dish machine has hole. Using 3-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize. [Corrected]

Critical 33 - 3901 10/30/25

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled. Bottles of chemicals under 3-compartment sink. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 106 - 3703.3 10/30/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 54 - 1501.3 10/30/25

Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Top of warmer where food sits dusty. Pot of sauce under 3-compartment sink. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 82 - 2515.2 10/30/25

Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet stacking.

Non-Critical 88 - 905 10/30/25

Food handler is wearing jewelry on arms or hands. Bracelets on wrists. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 94 - 3109.2 10/30/25

Hand wash lavatory is not equipped with at least 85ºF water. Hand sink by ice machine. Hand sink by 3-compartment sink.

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Dept. of Health & Hospitals

02/27/2026 Restaurant Latest
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10/30/2025 Service Bar
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