ZAKY ZAK'S AUTHENTIC SHAWARMA
2778A E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-632-2886
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop purple cabbage instead walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on front line.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on front line has dirty dishes stored inside it. Employee removed dirty dishes.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside bucket. Manager removed and properly stored mop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler containers n front line.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on slicer in back kitchen area. Owner properly stored medicine.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board and green cutting boards nave stains in back kitchen area.
No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Employee washing dishes with no soap or water inside 3 compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef inside double freezer in back kitchen area has no date markings.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside walk in cooler. Owner discarded drink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.
Nov 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02-01-2024
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice (112F - Hot Holding) PREPARED 11:30 FIRST TEMPERATURE 1:30 SECOND TEMPERATURE REHEATED TO 2:15 165F
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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean-up procedure.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with faded writing making them unable to be read, discussed re labeling. Operator relabeled at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on food equipment towards front.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper placed on top of sod concentrate boxes. Operator moved at time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine around nozzles soiled.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken shawarma temped 145 F. Establishment did not do a secondary cook to chicken. Sent operator Shawarma hand out.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
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. Operator provided 1 food handler certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled, employee labeled at time of inspection.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor, operator removed at time of inspection.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Gave operator physical copy of body fluid clean up sign.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink when entering kitchen area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice bin has a cup without handle on it used as scoop. Manager removed cup.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on edge of mop sink.
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.