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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 31, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3567538
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID10809691
DBPR license3917511

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53A-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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**

#8Intermediate16-37-1

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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 4

#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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-22-4

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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic10-01-5

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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:40 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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.