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ZEKO'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

ZEKO'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL in BRADENTON has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.2/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

820 1 ST W

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/3/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3654995

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

8/8/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13485804

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/7/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10897009

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 basic

  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. 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 Warning
  • 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 Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in main kitchen area. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.observed in back storage area approximately 10 rodent droppings. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint

2/14/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8878522

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 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.

9/3/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8741462

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 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

2/22/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8513622

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 basic

  • 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

9/29/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8363033

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 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