Cafe Zorba
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Cafe Zorba, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Cafe Zorba's 55 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding at 12:40, placed in cooler at 11:00, retemp 43F at 1:05); taziki sauce (52F - Cold Holding at 12:40, placed in cooler at 11:00, retemp 53F at 1:05); lettuce (50F - Cold Holding at 12:40, placed in cooler at 11:00, retemp 41F at 1:05) Employee placed items in freezer to bring quickly to correct temperature. Then stored in different cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed speaking to owner about renewing license with employee. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting bored attached to reach in cooler and square white cutting board if front of microwave across from stove surfaces soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour stored over 3 compartment sink not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting bored attached to reach in cooler and square white cutting board if front of microwave across from stove has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Diced tomatoes at (50F - Cold Holding at 12:40); Taziki Sauce (52F - Cold Holding at 12:40); lettuce (50F - Cold holding at 12:40) employee stated items had just been prepped and stored in cooler at 11:00am. Discussed cooler not holding appropriate temperature with employee. He moved diced tomatoes, taziki sauce, and lettuce to freezer to come down in temperature quickly and all other items to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink next to mop sink continuously runs water out of faucet even when hot and cold handles are turned off.
29-08-4
55
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator was able to go in and pay to update the license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager was able to have some bring sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit.
14-09-4
74
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Reaching cooler raw eggs stored over unwashed produce.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stored soap and cleaners in hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Administrative Complaint recommended on 10/29/24 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. Administered Compliant recommend on 10/29/24 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Stored outside dining area on old reaching cooler with no side covering, to protect from possible cross contamination
21-16-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in food cooler with Chicken and sauces and reach in freezer with no locks in dining area Administrative complaint recommended on 5/29 24 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-63-4
52
Aug 28, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in food cooler with Chicken and sauces and reach in freezer with no locks in dining area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed reach in food cooler with Chicken and sauces and reach in freezer with no locks in dining area **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
78
Aug 27, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on paper towels by hand sink 1 live roach on prep table 3 live roaches on floor of cook line 2 live roaches under three compartment sink **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in food cooler with Chicken and sauces and reach in freezer with no locks in dining area **Warning**
08B-63-4
55
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. portion cups stored in bulk lemon pepper Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed a bag of clean linens stored on floor in dish area Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in reachin cooler Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing at in prep table in standing water Observed employee place under cold ripening water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled under prep table Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Sep 26, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Zorba last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Zorba on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Zorba?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Zorba.
How does Cafe Zorba compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
Cafe Zorba most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Wesley Chapel average of 86.
Has Cafe Zorba's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Zorba have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Zorba means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cafe Zorba inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Zorba is inspected around three times per year on average.
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