ZYTONA MEDITERRANEAN BOWLS
7021 E FLETCHER AVE, Temple Terrace FL 33637 · 727-510-1506
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 4 visits since June 2024
3 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed the operator a copy of poster.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables and storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the utensils used to make falafel in a container of water temping 70F.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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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. Manager couldn't provide employee training.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables and storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the utensils used to make falafel in a container of water temping 70F.
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Emailed the operator a copy of poster.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed several stained cutting boards in the kitchen prep area. Observed the shelves of the reach in cooler near the three compartment sink being soiled with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the female restroom.
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. Training completed by an unapproved source. (Hummus Republic)
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks being stored on the prep tables in the kitchen prep area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a gallon of Tahini being stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager placed six inches off of the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in use in a container of standing water temping at 52F.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the kitchen next to the three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of falafel and a container of couscous with no label.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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