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ZEKOS PIZZERIA

2001 GULF TO BAY BLVD UNIT A · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3678327
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13564037
DBPR license6216435

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw uncovered chicken stored over fries in reach in.

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored over box of mozzarella in reach in cooler. Employee relocated to bottom of cooler and moved mozzarella. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken and mozzarella in reach in cooler not date marked.

Intermediate 7

#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Reviewed plans on record and compared to establishment. Triple sink relocated to under hot water heater, mop sink relocated opposite triple sink. Reach in freezer in place if triple sink on plans on record. Microwave next to freezer chest. Hand wash sink in front counter area relocated. Exit door is not in cook line area; a wall closed this area off where the restroom is located. Restroom is accessed by entering through the outside door at adjoining location on the other side if wall near cook line.

#15Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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.

#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Single use water bottle with dish soap near sink containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic32-07-5

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tiles in back area above dish washing area missing.

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee's coffee creamer and personal food located in working reach in cooler.

#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Frying oil next to freezer in front corner stored on floor. Operator put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Single service plastic ramekin used as scoop in spices.

#8Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
4 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)

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