ZAYTOON GRILL
1618 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33712 · 727-623-0983
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 2-1-2026
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018013861 | Mar 13, 2018 | Apr 2, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 2-1-2026
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses time to hold cooked chicken next to cook line. Discussed with operator to include the chicken on written plans.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler door with build up of residue across from cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open drink in reach-in freezer
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored above uncovered pan of beans in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved beans from below of raw ground beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan near reach-in freezer is soiled with dust.
Unisex restroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Unisex restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach-in freezer stored near unisex restroom with access to the public not secured. Discussed with operator securing reach-in freezer. Operator provided lock for reach-in freezer.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food buildup.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Discussed with operator correct order for three-compartment sink. Operator setup sink in correct order. Will email DBPR Form 5025-010. Manual Dishwashing Procedure.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lamb roast thawing in pan on prep table not thawing under running water or refrigeration. Operator placed item in refrigerator.
Nov 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table located in warewashing area is rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired on 11-01-2023.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowls without handles stored in containers of dry beans on bottom shelf of prep table in warewashing area.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table located in warewashing area is rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch raw ground beef then touch clean plate without discarded gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal cup without handle is stored in a container of mustang seasoning on shelf in warewashing area.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in warewashing area is rusted.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors in cooks line are soiled. Floor fan is soiled with dust.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler.
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 no date mark made 1-16. Employee dated chicken.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food residue on door handles of glass door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in glass door cooler over foods to be served. Employee removed drink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers not inverted in kitchen area. Employee inverted containers.
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.