ZEKO'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
6471 US HWY 301 S · RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County · FL 33578
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine above prep table. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches behind soap dispenser across from ice machine. 2 live roaches in cove molding under handwash sink next to dish machine. 2 live roaches under dish machine 5 live roaches in shelf next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 56 F, cut tomatoes 53 F in reach in cooler across from dish machine. Manager placed in another working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Faycel Zahef
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine and quaternary ammonium. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall above mop sink 8 dead roaches on wall next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooking food with no hair restraint. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in beans. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:38 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.