Z BEST ORIGINAL TUNIS
7400 103 ST, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 904.317.9300
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bags of garbage on floor around dumpster with multiple flying insects.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019026061 | May 10, 2019 | Jun 24, 2019 | $400 |
| 5--2016030125 | Jun 21, 2016 | Jul 21, 2016 | $800 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken items stored over ready to eat teriyaki sauce in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 unsecured CO2 tanks next to ice machines in back corner of dry storage area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing or in disrepair in multiple locations throughout kitchen area.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom right corner with visible light shining through on rear exit door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in far corner of dry storage area across from hot water tank.
Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; grease build up on floors in small closet area across from chest freezer closet to cook line. Grease build up on walls behind cook line. Grease stains on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior of lid in disrepair and has exposed insulation on chest freezer closest to cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; grease build up on hood filters above cook line. Mold like substance build up on exposed insulation of chest freezer closest to cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored in back dry storage area.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. Observed gyro cone with portions already shaved off on gyro broiler that had been heated night prior then cooled over night whole. Employee stated cones are removed from broiler then placed whole in walk-in cooler for cooling at end of service. Employee voluntarily discarded cone before stop sale was issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris and grease build up on and inside knife storage attached to wall at end of cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse cleaning pad in hand wash sink on cook line.
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 engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived by end of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by three compartment sink near rear exit.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured CO2 tank by soda tower near to-go window.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining food-contact shelves above flip top cooler on cook line. Employee voluntarily discarded cardboard.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding in multiple locations near rear exit of kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones and water bottles stored on shelving unit above sauce station.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook line engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch. Employee removed watch.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; grease build up on floor under oil storage behind cook line. Grease build up on wall behind cook line. Grease build up on ceiling tiles on cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knife stored between flip top cooler and sauce station on cook line. Employee removed knife and placed in dish area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with product in large container of flour on cook line.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light with no covering in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris and old flour build up on gaskets of reach in cooler door on cook line.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed knife with chipped end stored in knife storage at very end of cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored next to fryer station.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken at temperature of 113F in hot holding unit next to gyro station on cook line. Person in charge stated chicken was cooked 3 hours prior and placed in unit. Employee reheated chicken to minimum temperatures of 165F or higher. Cooked chicken (113F - Hot Holding)
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 unsecured CO2 tank next to hand wash sink by soda tower.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees on cook line wearing watches while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees on cook line with no hair restraints engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot holding unit with melted lid next to gyro station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole in bottom right corner of exit door with visible light shining through.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in direct contact with product in large container of white powdery substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored on bottom shelf on cook line.
Jan 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee remove soiled gloves, touch soiled clothing, then don new gloves without washing hands. Observed hand wash sink at end of cook line completely blocked by standing reach in cooler. Per employee the reach in cooler had been blocking hand wash sink for multiple days. Only other available hand wash sink was located next to three compartment sink at rear of establishment and had no paper towels. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw gyro meat to place on flat top grill then prepare ready to eat sandwich items for service. Observed hand wash sink at end of cook line completely blocked by standing reach in cooler. Per employee the reach in cooler had been blocking hand wash sink for multiple days. Only other available hand wash sink was located next to three compartment sink at rear of establishment and had no paper towels. Inspector educated person in charge proper handling of ready to eat and raw animal foods.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed multiple original commercial packaged bags and boxes for raw chicken used as storage containers for cooked chicken. Employee began moving cooked chicken to appropriate storage containers.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened box of raw ground beef stored over opened box of ready to eat biscuits. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch soiled clothing with gloves then begin in food preparation with raw animal foods and milk wash without changing gloves. Observed hand wash sink at end of cook line completely blocked by standing reach in cooler. Per employee the reach in cooler had been blocking hand wash sink for multiple days. Only other available hand wash sink was located next to three compartment sink at rear of establishment and had no paper towels. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose bibb with no vacuum breaker located on exterior of establishment near rear exit.
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. Observed person in charge unable to provide written procedures for the event of vomiting or diarrhea.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of knife storage container soiled with food debris. Knife storage located on wall at end of cook line near gyro cone heating unit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at end of cook line completely blocked by standing reach in cooler. Per employee the reach in cooler had been blocking hand wash sink for multiple days. Only other available hand wash sink was located next to three compartment sink at rear of establishment and had no paper towels. Employee moved reach in cooler to make hand wash sink accessible.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic to-go cup stored in hand wash sink that was blocked by standing reach in cooler. Person in charge removed cup.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink at rear area of kitchen. Employee provided paper towels.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three unsecured CO2 tanks in small storage area between cook line and hallway prep table.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining interior of middle reach in cooler on cook line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed wall behind cook line not a smooth and easily cleanable material.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in hallway between cook line and dry storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee cup with lid stored on shelf next to sauce storage unit across from grill top. Employee removed beverage and placed in designated storage location.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket and backpack stored on dry storage wire racks next to food items. Person in charge removed employee belongings.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one employee engaging in food preparation on cook line wearing a watch and a bracelet. Inspector educated person in charge appropriate food handler jewelry.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee on cook line with dense beard not wearing beard guard. Person in charge provided employee with beard guard.
Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled. Walls behind cook line soiled with grease build up. Floors on cook line soiled with debris and soiled cardboard.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; hood filters soiled with grease build up above cook line. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors on cook line. Soiled backplates around soda nozzles on soda tower near to-go window. Employee began cleaning backplates.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster at rear of establishment.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door with a disconnected self-closing arm causing door unable to self close located at rear exit of kitchen. Employee began reattaching self-closing arm.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed; metal sauté pan in disrepair with large portions missing, hooked sharp points, and frayed corners used as a scoop for gyro meat shaved from cone. Rubber spatula with chips and frayed rubber end stored in dish ware area. Person in charge voluntarily discarded spatula.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall behind cook line not a smooth and easily cleanable material.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed in use wooden cutting board with cracks and no longer sealed on cook line.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese at flip top cooler temping between 55-59F. Person in charge moved sliced cheeses to reach in cooler and retemp for both sliced cheeses was 43F. Sliced cheese, sliced cheese (55-59F - Cold Holding) Sliced cheese retemp, sliced cheese retemp (42-42F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed uncooked commercially process gyro meat consisting of lamb and beef not reaching 135F for hot holding. Gyro meat, gyro meat retemp 60 minutes (107, 110F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up on soda nozzles at drink station by to go window.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Person in charge provided soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle hanging in shelf above three compartment sink. Person in charge stated it was bleach and labeled it accordingly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single use soufflé cup used as scoop in container of red pepper flakes and oregano. Person in charge removed cups and discarded.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen area and cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed; employee cup on shelf on cook line next to tall reach in cooler. Pack of cigarettes on shelf above flip top coolers on cook line. Jackets hanging on shelf in dry storage by back door next to box of opened romaine lettuce.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk-in cooler in disrepair. Observed cracked plastic blender in dry storage area.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bags of garbage on floor around dumpster with multiple flying insects.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by to go station.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed; scoop in flour bin with handle touching product on cook line. Scoop in large bin of flour in dry storage area by walk-in cooler with handle touching product. Scoop in lemon pepper breading in dry storage with handle touching product. Person in charge removed all scoops and placed in dish area.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer by to go station with lid in disrepair and exposed insulation.
Light not functioning. Observed light out in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets and door frames on reach in cooler in kitchen area. Soiled gaskets and door frame on walk-in cooler door.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid left open and exposed to flying insects.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed packaged cakes stored in box of shelled eggs in walk-in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed back area with grease receptacle holding unused, soiled equipment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large bin of white powder in dry storage area next to walk-in cooler with no label. Person in charge stated it was a different flour from other storage bins and labeled accordingly.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Under prep table next to walk in freezer, can of mushroom dented at seam. Operator separated.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash station next to drive thru. Manager refilled paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container of flour in dry storage rack next to walk in cooler has to go cup as scooper. Manager removed cup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank next to hand wash station by drive thru not secure.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bags on boxes of soda bags for dispenser in dry storage room. Manager removed. Employee water bottles above prep table in kitchen. Manager removed. Observed employee phone over prep table in kitchen. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several clean metal pans above triple sink wet nesting. Manager separated to dry properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets on cook line in kitchen torn.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on ground next to prep table. Manager removed from ground.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground and sides of receptacle.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle open. Employee closed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers in kitchen have grease build up. Hood filters above fryers have build up.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. At enclosure outside back door, old equipment stored.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board of prep table. Manager removed cloth.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. At cook line, gyro broiler turned off. Gyro meat at 100f. Employee turned heat on.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In front counter reach-in cooler and slide door reach-in cooler, puddings and cheesecake not dated. Items placed in cooler 2 days prior.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On cook line, cardboard used on multiple shelves.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. At cook line, duct tape used on instapot handles.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor at fryers has build up of grease and debris.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Back wall of dumpster enclosure in disrepair.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground and exterior of grease receptacle at back dock area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall above handwash sink at dish area has missing/cracked tiles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, sides of fryers have grease build up. At cook line, hood filters over fryers have grease build up.
Open dumpster lid. Both lids open.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage area by walk-in cooler, case of plastic lids on floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink, red mop stored on floor.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects, one at prep area and one near dish area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In front counter reach-in cooler and slide door reach-in cooler, puddings not dated.
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. Employee washing dishes, today is first day, no employee responsibility documentation.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Multiple shelves throughout kitchen have cardboard lining shelves.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles at fryer oil storage area missing. Also one ceiling tile at cook line missing. Also, at mop sink, cove tiles on wall missing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line, employee drinks stored on flip top reach-in cooler cutting board. Employee moved drinks.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. On cook line, employee food in reach-in cooler. Employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line, no hair protection.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing utensils and putting on shelf to dry, no sanitizer used. Operator had employee stop washing dishes until sanitizer can be set up.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn. On cook line, duct tape used on handle of insta pot.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door at triple sink area has gap at bottom and side of door with light visible thru gaps.
Food stored on floor. One case of oil on floor at oil storage area.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open grease receptacle. Also, dumpster lids open.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. No hood filters over fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, sides of fryers including gap between fryers have grease build up. At cook line, flour container and shelf area across from fryers have build up.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment stored in enclosure at back door. Also, tree limb debris at back of parking lot.
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.