ZEKO'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

820 1 ST W

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/14/2025

High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west side of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees * Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked potatoes (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the walk-in cooler on 2/13/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked potatoes (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the walk-in cooler on 2/13/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris and mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed in dishwasher area a spray bottle of bleach and water not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Food Inspector #8878522
2025-02-14
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 9/3/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west side of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employe Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of kitchen.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on front cooks line. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8741462
2024-09-03
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 2/22/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle on West side of parking. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap in main kitchen area 3 compartment sink. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands with soap in Handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Shell Eggs over salad dressing. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Shell Eggs. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8513622
2024-02-22
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 9/29/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle on West side of parking. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen raw Chicken over raw beef steak. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout . Person in charge removed raw Chicken. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8363033
2023-09-29
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).