ZEKOS PIZZERIA
2001 GULF TO BAY BLVD UNIT A
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.Reviewed with person in charge .
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment . Reviewed with person in charge
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched at front counter area . Person in charge rearranged plasticware Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2025 .
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on pizza prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. Reviewed with person in charge.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit ( quaternary ) provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Reviewed with person in charge
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to manager time as a public health control document to be completed for pizza slices . Reviewed with person in charge Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on top of reach in cooler in the front of the oven is grove and has marks on it.
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bags of green peppers and spinach in non food grade bags. Manager removed and put into food grade containers. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler along wall of prep area: shredded mozzarella cheese (58F - Cold Holding) Manager placed into different cooler. On prep table: butter (70F - Cold Holding) Discussed with operator about using Time as a Public Health Control.
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza held on time without time stamp. Manager placed correct time.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled Repeat Violation
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector emailed Time as a Public Health Control paperwork.
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher by the main entrance door in red.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to chest freezer
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of food and bag of semolina on floor in prep room
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in storage hallway
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw chicken over bread in chest freezer
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza slices (67F - Cold Holding) on top of prep cooler, recommend item be added to time as a public health control
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet tank cover broken - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 32-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage area - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet tank cover broken
- 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in storage area . Manager discarded drink Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage area
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( head of lettuce ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( butter ) in cooler in storage area - manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom located in the storage room -operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 12 seats inside and 6 seats outside License is for 10 seats Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: 12 seats at counters inside and 6 chairs two tables outside Admin Complaint
- 28-12-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 12 seats inside and 6 seats outside -License for 10 seats Emailed the SEATING CHANGE EVALUATION to operator Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: Admin Complaint
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2023 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: Admin Complaint
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices time marked - there is no written procedure Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2023 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).