ZEKO'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
4880 54 AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33714 · 727.525.9356
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shaved gyro meat hot held at 120 degrees F. Employees reheated meat back to 165 degrees F and transferred to hot hold at 135 degrees F. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection 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 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) dented can of roasted eggplant pulp
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at cook line used to store empty pitcher. Pitcher was removed from sink.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on the floor in the walk-in freezer
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill top on cook line
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Ice scoop was stored for safe storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill top on cook line
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at front counter slow draining
Mar 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor in walk-in freezer
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in all reach-in coolers on the cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside walk-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets with black mold like substance in reach-in coolers on cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler along North wall of cookline
Jan 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Discussed with manager on duty who relocated the items for proper storage.
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 three employees in the kitchen: Evelio Hernandez Gastalon Martenz Humberto Ruiz Expired 8-1-2025
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning solution stored next to hand wash sink at cook line. Employee labeled the items
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor in walk-in freezer
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored with ready-to eat food inside walk-in cooler. Discussed with manager who removed item.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in all reach-in coolers on the cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside walk-in freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon used to scoop rice inside standing water on cook line. Employee dumped water and stored spoon to dry
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets with black mold like substance in reach-in coolers on cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler along North wall of cookline
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Observed: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook on cook line arrived and began to work with no hand wash. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook observed grabbing bread from the grill with barehands. Discussed with employee who reheated on grill to 145F and handled with gloved hands to prepare sandwich. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken observed stored over cooked chicken shawarma in walk in cooler. Operator relocated Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shaved gyro meat hot held at 120 degrees F. Employees reheated meat back to 165 degrees F and transferred to hot hold at 135 degrees F. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled gasket in reach in coolers at cook line. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on cook line. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee observed handling ready to eat salads. Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line. Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on oven door on cook line. Priority: Basic
Observed: Reach-in coolers at cook line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Priority: Basic
Observed: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Feta buckets used to hold cooked beans in walk in cooler. Priority: Basic
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pickles on dry storage shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained at pita prep area stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on front counter. Employee placed paper towels at hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on self service soda dispenser soiled with black mold like debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken shield in ice machine. Torn gaskets on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open Employee drink in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed drink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms and lettuce heads over prepped vegetables and tofu. Employee removed mushrooms and lettuce heads to lower shelf.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of cucumbers in brine on dry storage shelf.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in front counter area. Replaced soap.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler on cook line.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection 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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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of advil stored on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed medication.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda machine ice chute located at front counter soiled with brown substance. Operator cleaned ice chute during inspection.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10 can strawberry filling dented on shelf with undamaged food
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Manager re organised walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Manager un blocked dish area hand wash sink
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two #10 can strawberry filling dented on shelf with undamaged food
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees removed belongings from food storage areas
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.