CAFE ZORBA
5804 GRAND ORO LN STE 102, Wesley Chapel FL 33544 · 813-606-6666
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on paper towels by hand sink 1 live roach on prep table 3 live roaches on floor of cook line 2 live roaches under three compartment sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024052003 | Aug 27, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board attached to pull top reach in cooler and square white cutting board on top of freezer both have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Manager said he'd buy more to replace them
Flour container stored on floor. Manager moved to shelf.
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed speaking to owner about renewing license with employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding at 12:40, placed in cooler at 11:00, retemp 43F at 1:05); taziki sauce (52F - Cold Holding at 12:40, placed in cooler at 11:00, retemp 53F at 1:05); lettuce (50F - Cold Holding at 12:40, placed in cooler at 11:00, retemp 41F at 1:05) Employee placed items in freezer to bring quickly to correct temperature. Then stored in different cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting bored attached to reach in cooler and square white cutting board if front of microwave across from stove surfaces soiled with food debris.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Diced tomatoes at (50F - Cold Holding at 12:40); Taziki Sauce (52F - Cold Holding at 12:40); lettuce (50F - Cold holding at 12:40) employee stated items had just been prepped and stored in cooler at 11:00am. Discussed cooler not holding appropriate temperature with employee. He moved diced tomatoes, taziki sauce, and lettuce to freezer to come down in temperature quickly and all other items to another cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting bored attached to reach in cooler and square white cutting board if front of microwave across from stove has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink next to mop sink continuously runs water out of faucet even when hot and cold handles are turned off.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour stored over 3 compartment sink not labeled. Employee labeled.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator was able to go in and pay to update the license.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager was able to have some bring sanitizer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit.
Oct 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in food cooler with Chicken and sauces and reach in freezer with no locks in dining area
Oct 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Reaching cooler raw eggs stored over unwashed produce.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stored soap and cleaners in hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. Administrative Complaint recommended on 10/29/24
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. Administered Compliant recommend on 10/29/24
Clean linens stored in improper location. Stored outside dining area on old reaching cooler with no side covering, to protect from possible cross contamination
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in food cooler with Chicken and sauces and reach in freezer with no locks in dining area Administrative complaint recommended on 5/29 24
Aug 28, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in food cooler with Chicken and sauces and reach in freezer with no locks in dining area
Aug 27, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on paper towels by hand sink 1 live roach on prep table 3 live roaches on floor of cook line 2 live roaches under three compartment sink
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.
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.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in food cooler with Chicken and sauces and reach in freezer with no locks in dining area
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. portion cups stored in bulk lemon pepper Corrected -observed employee remove
Clean linens stored on floor. Observed a bag of clean linens stored on floor in dish area Corrected -observed employee place on shelf
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in reachin cooler Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing at in prep table in standing water Observed employee place under cold ripening water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled under prep table Corrected -observed employee label
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Had operator turned on warmer.
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.
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. Some Employees on site were unaware of reporting agreement.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Copy available was from 9-2022.
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.