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Zen Ramen and Sushi Burrito
957 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY , CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (April 29, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 63 on October 11, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A100April 29, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A96November 12, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed wet wiping cloths on prep counter in kitchen and counter in server area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed drinkware stacked wet in server station.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”A97June 5, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food storage.
Observed containers of frozen chicken under prep table directly on floor, and bag of sugar directly on floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”A100January 8, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
C72October 30, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed improper separation of raw and fully cooked/ready-to-eat foods; raw shell eggs were stored above sauce containers in the walk-in cooler and raw beef was stored on top op hard boiled eggs in the reach-in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed multiple Time and Temperature Control for Safety foods improperly cold holding above 41°F; hard boiled egg in prep top cooler and house made sauces in squeeze bottles were stored on the counter top on the prep line. (see temp log).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed no sanitizer (0ppm quat on inspector test strip) in any of the sanitizer buckets throughout the facility that were actively in use for sanitizing food contact surfaces.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed numerous containers of food throughout the facility that were either prepared in the facility or removed from the original packaging with no label identifying the common name of the food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”Observed old inspection report publicly displayed and not the current report with a score of 63. Discussed with PIC. New report will be displayed upon receipt.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed scoops handles stored within containers of food in between use with handles laying in the food; also observed portion cups with no handle in use.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed employee personal items stored on table above facility single-service utensils.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”U63October 11, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 6 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and temperature control.
Observed improper use of single use gloves; cook repeatedly removed soiled gloves upon changing tasks, placed them inside out and directly onto utensils used for rolling sushi (so the inner portion of the glove touching bare hands was in contact with in-use sushi roller used for ready-to-eat sushi). Upon changing tasks the cook put the same soiled gloves back on.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(n)1 - gloves, use limitation (single use gloves) (p)”Observed improper separation of raw and fully cooked/ready-to-eat foods; raw shell eggs were stored above sauce containers and raw beef was stored above fully cooked crab salad in the walk-in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed raw chicken not cooked to minimum internal cook temp of 165F; fried cheese stuffed chicken katsu was 140F after cooking in the fryer.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(5)(a) - raw animal foods (p, pf)”Observed multiple Time and Temperature Control for Safety foods improperly cold holding above 41°F; hard boiled egg in prep top cooler, raw crab was stored on the countertop and house made sauces in squeeze bottles were stored on the counter top on the prep line. Sauce bottles also improperly cold holding in the front reach-in cooler (see temp log).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed no sanitizer (0ppm quat on inspector test strip) in any of the sanitizer buckets throughout the facility that were actively in use for sanitizing food contact surfaces.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed PIC not performing duties; employees not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)”Observed CFSM unable to demonstrate proficiency in active managerial control measures; unable to assess the training needs of employees.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility”B86December 14, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage.
Observed raw shrimp stored above ready to eat kimchi and ready to eat sushi in walk in cooler. Observed raw beef bulgogi stored above ready to eat crab salad in walk in cooler. Observed raw ready to eat sushi stored in same container as fully cooked ready to eat shrimp.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed reduced oxygen fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen not removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-008-000619. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
