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ZEKO'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

6471 US HWY 301 S · RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County · FL 33578

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3567538
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10808946
DBPR license3917511

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine above prep table. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: 1 live roach on paper towel dispenser on cook line 2 live roaches on shelf next to 3 compartment sink 3 live roaches on wall near 3 compartment sink 1 live roach near dish machine The division strongly recommend to use past control. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate53A-04-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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 – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**

#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall above mop sink 8 dead roaches on wall next to 3 compartment sink **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: 1 dead roaches on wall on outlet **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:43 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.