ZEKO'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
820 1 ST W, Bradenton FL 34208 · 941-746-9356
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.observed in back storage area approximately 10 rodent droppings. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025064991 | Aug 7, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $200 |
| 7--2020040122 | Jul 7, 2020 | Nov 6, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding). person in charge stated that the product had been in there for approximately an hour and put ice on top of it..
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west side of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in main kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed on cooks line rusted shelves in reach in cooler.
Aug 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.observed in back storage area approximately 10 rodent droppings. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized the area.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west side of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in main kitchen area.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked potatoes (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the walk-in cooler on 2/13/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked potatoes (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the walk-in cooler on 2/13/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Can opener surface soiled with food debris and mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed in dishwasher area a spray bottle of bleach and water not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west side of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees *
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west side of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employe
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on front cooks line. Person in charge inverted.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap in main kitchen area 3 compartment sink. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands with soap in Handwashing sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Shell Eggs over salad dressing. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Shell Eggs.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle on West side of parking. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen raw Chicken over raw beef steak. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle on West side of parking. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.