ZEKO'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
ZEKO'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL in BRADENTON has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file
820 1 ST W
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/3/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13486394
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 6 basic
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 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
- 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.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid Corrected On-Site
- 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
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in main kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed on cooks line rusted shelves in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding). person in charge stated that the product had been in there for approximately an hour and put ice on top of it.. **Corrective Action Taken**
8/8/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 13485804
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
8/7/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10897009
Follow-up Inspection Required1 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 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8878522
Met Inspection Standards2 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 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8741462
Met Inspection Standards1 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 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8513622
Met Inspection Standards2 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 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8363033
Met Inspection Standards1 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