ZORBA'S GREEK RESTAURANT
9106 BONITA BCH RD, Bonita Spgs FL 34135 · (941)992-5005
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed outdoor mop sink with 7 or more flying insects. Accumulation of food debris in drain.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023016428 | Feb 23, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 | $200 |
| 7--2017054884 | Nov 15, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 | $400 |
| 7--2015024256 | May 26, 2015 | Jun 24, 2015 | — |
| 7--2015000042 | Dec 30, 2014 | Feb 11, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Operator started working on getting the grease cleaned up.
Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located outside.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven soiled on outside and inside. Grease on hood filters above grill and fryers.
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed outdoor mop sink with 7 or more flying insects. Accumulation of food debris in drain.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked chicken and orzo soup (50F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked half chicken (50F - Cold Holding) held overnight in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken and orzo soup (50F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked half chicken (50F - Cold Holding) held overnight in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located outside.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of potatoes on ground in walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven soiled on outside and inside. Grease on hood filters above grill and fryers.
Open dumpster lid.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef was stored above raw tuna and raw chicken was above unwashed produce in the walk-in cooler. Printed English and Spanish Safe Refrigerator Storage handout and explained to the kitchen staff proper raw storage hierarchy.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of Old English furniture oil were stored commingled with Tabasco and salt and above single-service food packaging in the outdoor shed. Explained proper chemical storage to Operator.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in the back of the house. Numerous quarry tiles broken and missing, allowing water to pool. Discussed with Operator the need for smooth and easily cleanable (and dry) floors.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop was stored on stop of the ice machine. Discussed alternatives for clean storage of the scoop with the Operator.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the sink next to the dish machine.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of WD40 on a shelf with spices in the outdoor storage shed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Vegetable dicer and can opener blade unclean. Dish washer cleaned and sanitized.
Food stored on floor: jugs of oil in the storage shed.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the mixer.
Mar 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw pork in walk in cooler. Operator switch trays.
Caged bird on premises. Caged bird is located in outside dining area within five (5) feet of outside multiple dining tables. Operator has made a veterinarian appointment for the bird and is in the process of applying for a variance. Variance application is in process with DBPR, Tallahassee and Operator is in communication with the proper contact. Violation cited 11/01/23 and Time Extended on 01/05/24 and 03/05/24.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed drink discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler.
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Caged bird on premises. Caged bird is located in outside dining area within five (5) feet of outside multiple dining tables.
Jan 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with hose attached at front outside dining.
Caged bird on premises. Caged bird is located in outside dining area within five (5) feet of outside multiple dining tables.
Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil were stored directly on the floor in the outside dry storage area. Buckets of rice were stored on the floor in the inside dry storage area and directly under employee personal item storage.
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 6-pound can of garbanzo beans was found to have a dent at the top lip/seal. See stop sale. Operator removed can. One 6-pound can of ground tomatoes was found to have dent at the top lip/seal. See stop sale.
Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Fourteen (14) portions of rice pudding observed in the tall reach-in cooler. Operator stated product was made at home this morning.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef and raw grouper were stored in the top of the maketable directly above ready-to-eat foods, such as yogurt and breads. Cook moved food to proper storage.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol and spray bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored on a shelf adjacent to breading flour in dry storage. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage. Peroxide-based cleaner was stored directly above frill picks and zip-lock bags in the outside dry storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with hose attached at front outside dining.
Caged bird on premises. Caged bird is located in outside dining area within five (5) feet of outside multiple dining tables.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quaternary test strips were provided for testing the dish machine. Explained which strips were needed. Operator ordered proper chlorine test strips during the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin observed stored in a spice container. Operator removed ramekin.
Dead rodent present. Dead wild bird located in outside dining area three (3) feet from dining tables. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil were stored directly on the floor in the outside dry storage area. Buckets of rice were stored on the floor in the inside dry storage area and directly under employee personal item storage.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the soda station. Ice scoop at the large ice machine was stored directly on top of the ice machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to Operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the entrance to the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of drink dispensing heads observed to have a heavy build-up. Holster for soda dispensing gun had a heavy build-up.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of fish were thawing in the three-compartment sink not under running water. Inspector explained proper procedure to Operator and running water was started. Commercially processed fish was thawing in the ROP package without opening package. Inspector explained introducing oxygen into the package.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavy build-up observed under the three-compartment sink. Heavy build-up observed on the wall next to the soda dispensing machine at the server station in the back area. Walls in the walk-in cooler observed with a mold-like build-up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container labeled "Paprika" contained a white granular substance. Cook stated it was salt.
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