ZEKOS PIZZERIA
2001 GULF TO BAY BLVD UNIT A, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-442-2222
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $880
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026006900 | Oct 31, 2025 | May 7, 2026 | $480 |
| 3--2022025211 | Mar 21, 2022 | Jun 20, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Reviewed plans on record and compared to establishment. Triple sink relocated to under hot water heater, mop sink relocated opposite triple sink. Reach in freezer in place if triple sink on plans on record. Microwave next to freezer chest. Hand wash sink in front counter area relocated. Exit door is not in cook line area; a wall closed this area off where the restroom is located. Restroom is accessed by entering through the outside door at adjoining location on the other side if wall near cook line.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Single use water bottle with dish soap near sink containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee discarded bottle.
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Ceiling tiles in back area above dish washing area missing.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
Oct 31, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw uncovered chicken stored over fries in reach in.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored over box of mozzarella in reach in cooler. Employee relocated to bottom of cooler and moved mozzarella.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken and mozzarella in reach in cooler not date marked.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Reviewed plans on record and compared to establishment. Triple sink relocated to under hot water heater, mop sink relocated opposite triple sink. Reach in freezer in place if triple sink on plans on record. Microwave next to freezer chest. Hand wash sink in front counter area relocated. Exit door is not in cook line area; a wall closed this area off where the restroom is located. Restroom is accessed by entering through the outside door at adjoining location on the other side if wall near cook line.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Single use water bottle with dish soap near sink containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee discarded bottle.
Bathroom facility not clean.
Ceiling tiles in back area above dish washing area missing.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee's coffee creamer and personal food located in working reach in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Frying oil next to freezer in front corner stored on floor. Operator put on shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Single service plastic ramekin used as scoop in spices.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on pizza prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. Reviewed with person in charge.
No chemical test kit ( quaternary ) provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Reviewed with person in charge
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to manager time as a public health control document to be completed for pizza slices. Reviewed with person in charge
Bathroom facility not clean.Reviewed with person in charge.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment. Reviewed with person in charge
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched at front counter area. Person in charge rearranged plasticware
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bags of green peppers and spinach in non food grade bags. Manager removed and put into food grade containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler along wall of prep area: shredded mozzarella cheese (58F - Cold Holding) Manager placed into different cooler. On prep table: butter (70F - Cold Holding) Discussed with operator about using Time as a Public Health Control.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza held on time without time stamp. Manager placed correct time.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector emailed Time as a Public Health Control paperwork.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on top of reach in cooler in the front of the oven is grove and has marks on it.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher by the main entrance door in red.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw chicken over bread in chest freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza slices (67F - Cold Holding) on top of prep cooler, recommend item be added to time as a public health control
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Bathroom facility in disrepair.
Bathroom facility not clean.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to chest freezer
Food stored on floor. Cans of food and bag of semolina on floor in prep room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in storage hallway
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet tank cover broken
Bathroom facility not clean.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage area
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate7 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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom located in the storage room -operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet tank cover broken
Bathroom facility not clean.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in storage area. Manager discarded drink
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( head of lettuce ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( butter ) in cooler in storage area - manager rearranged food
Aug 16, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 12 seats inside and 6 seats outside -License for 10 seats Emailed the SEATING CHANGE EVALUATION to operator
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2023
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices time marked - there is no written procedure
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 12 seats inside and 6 seats outside License is for 10 seats
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.