Zen Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
70
Score
Zen Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, located at 4086 Watson Blvd in Warner Robins, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 25, 2025. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and two minor violations related to food separation, cleaning of food-contact surfaces, and approved thawing methods. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its six recorded evaluations.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Feb 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
May 30, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
90
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Violations — Nov 25, 2025 Inspection
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef stored above sauces and ready to eat salad dressings inside the walk in cooler. Also observed raw fish and raw shrimp stored above sauces and condiments inside the reach in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: ready to eat foods. Employee relocated the food items to appropriate location.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the chlorine sanitizer of the dish washing machine dispenseing 25 parts per million (ppm) of chlorine concentration. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution shall be between 50-100 ppm. Have the unit serviced, use three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish products in the sushi bar area completeley thawed still sealed in its packaging.Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: Prior to its thawing under refrigeration. Employee removed fish from packaging.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the top lid and side doors open on the dumpster with trash stored inside. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered:With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. Close lid on dumpster.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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