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ZEINS PIZZA

2091 N HIGHLAND AVE, Clearwater FL 33755

Last inspected Jul 22, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6217226
Grade history
SEP 23
MAY 25
JUL 25
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -36 rodent droppings in food storage room near hot water heater - 5 rodents droppings on the food dry storage shelf - 6 rodent droppings on floor near double door reach in coolers
High priority/35A-04-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025045175May 22, 2025Oct 6, 2025$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Raw animal food ( raw ground beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( bread ) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Manager rearranged food
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting board at reach in cooler
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Bathroom facility not clean.
Basic/32-07-5/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen under equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food ( can goods, bottle of water ) stored on floor in storage area. Reviewed with manager.
Basic/08B-38-4
The state's own report →
May 23, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit May 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4/Return visit May 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Bathroom facility not clean.
Basic/32-07-4/Return visit May 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Return visit May 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris a,not walls, under cooking equipment and in food storage areas
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit May 23, 2025 · Time Extended
May 22, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 10 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 priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in reach in freezer
High priority/14-31-5
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -36 rodent droppings in food storage room near hot water heater - 5 rodents droppings on the food dry storage shelf - 6 rodent droppings on floor near double door reach in coolers
High priority/35A-04-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4
Bathroom facility not clean.
Basic/32-07-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris a,not walls, under cooking equipment and in food storage areas
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food ( bag of salt ) not covered in storage room
Basic/08B-12-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in double door coolers.
Basic/08B-17-4
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Plastic bottles of water and can goods not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the front counter area
Basic/08B-47-4
Sep 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Return visit Jun 19, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Return visit Jun 19, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Jun 19, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 6, 2023 · Time Extended

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.