Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ZEKO'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

820 1 ST W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34208

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3737943
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13776436
DBPR license5105565

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge changed empty chlorine container and Dishwasher (Chlorine retest 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Repeat Violation
#2Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.