What is Zen Sushi Bar's health inspection score?

Zen Sushi Bar has a SafeDine safety score of 55 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Zen Sushi Bar last inspected?

Zen Sushi Bar was last inspected on January 25, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Zen Sushi Bar have?

Zen Sushi Bar has 22 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Zen Sushi Bar safe to eat at?

Zen Sushi Bar has a safety score of 55/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Zen Sushi Bar serve?

Zen Sushi Bar serves Sushi cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Zen Sushi Bar

Name: Zen Sushi Bar
Address: 380 W SEVENTH ST, Dallas, 75208
Rating: 55

380 W SEVENTH ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/25/2024

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Sushi•Oak Cliff

Ranked #232 of 400 in Oak CliffBetter than 71% of sushi restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jan 25, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

12x

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-45

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

380 W SEVENTH ST, Dallas, TX 75208

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Apr 2020

1 inspections

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction−5
sanitize at dishwasher shall be observed between 50-1--ppm CL

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
treys in kitchen need to be inverted
DAL-3*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces−2
spatula observed damaged edges, shall replace

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
bleach sanitizer measured over 200PPM

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no certified food manager onsite-COS
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
all cooked/rte food must be time stamped
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
cook observed handling (open) food without hairnet/cap. hair must be restrained.
DAL-5*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours−2
observed thawing at room temperature
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean wall behind the dish machine. remove dust from vent a hood/air vents and light bulbs. detail clean vent hood.
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
remove blown out light underneath vent hood

Base deductions−17 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
several bottles of medications stored on food prep counters-waiting station
DAL-5*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
observed staff handling cut cucumbers with bare hands
DAL-6*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr−5
sushi rice observed out of temperature -no time

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
keep sliding doors raw tuna closed between use
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean slides of reach in cooler prep serving area encrusted grease build up observed on exterior of equipment cooking
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
all food handler must be trained in food safety
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no rfsm on site during the inspection

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing date marking on food containers in all areas must be have date marks labels on all food containers
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
grease trap cover floor rust, oxidize and with holes on frame area must be repair to proper condition to avoid unlawful smells
DAL-4*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
missing thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers inside cooler units
DAL-5*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
floors inside kitchen area with rough surfaces and cracks must be have smooth surfaces and easy to clean

Base deductions−13 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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