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ZEKO'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

6471 US HWY 301 S

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10850907

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and soda machine ice chute. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken next to 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink on cook line. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Container in handwash sink on cook line. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager provided 5 employee training certificates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10810256

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and soda machine ice chute. Warning
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach near back door, manager removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine. Establishment not using dish machine at time of inspection. Discussed using 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 10 live insects near foam cups. Approximately 20 dead insects near foam cups and register. Manager removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach near ice machine, manager removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fries 115 F Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink on cook line. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager provided 5 employee training certificates. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10809691

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
  • 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in beans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine above prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Faycel Zahef - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine and quaternary ammonium. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10808946

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall above mop sink 8 dead roaches on wall next to 3 compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: 1 dead roaches on wall on outlet **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**
  • 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in beans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine above prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches behind soap dispenser across from ice machine. 2 live roaches in cove molding under handwash sink next to dish machine. 2 live roaches under dish machine 5 live roaches in shelf next to 3 compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: 1 live roach on paper towel dispenser on cook line 2 live roaches on shelf next to 3 compartment sink 3 live roaches on wall near 3 compartment sink 1 live roach near dish machine The division strongly recommend to use past control. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Faycel Zahef - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine and quaternary ammonium. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10713079

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall above mop sink 8 dead roaches on wall next to 3 compartment sink Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooking food with no hair restraint. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in beans. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine above prep table. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches behind soap dispenser across from ice machine. 2 live roaches in cove molding under handwash sink next to dish machine. 2 live roaches under dish machine 5 live roaches in shelf next to 3 compartment sink Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 56 F, cut tomatoes 53 F in reach in cooler across from dish machine. Manager placed in another working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Faycel Zahef
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine and quaternary ammonium. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8744200

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self service ice chute.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone, bag, and speaker on shelf above prep table.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, employee remade tested 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 56 F, potato salad 54 F- retemp 43 F, salsa 53 F- retemp 45F, in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink. Employee placed in another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Soda machine.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in handwash sink on cook line.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site.