Sergios Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Sergios Restaurant has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Sergios Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no plan review submitted and approved”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Zephyrhills average 83, so Sergios Restaurant trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled a bottle of degreaser in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled bulk container of flour not in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 6 A/C vents in dining room that are soiled with a little dust. Vents in ware washing area soiled with dust but did not observe anything dropping on food or food contact surfaces.
36-34-5
70
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer tested at 0ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Dish washer tested at 0 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
86
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer tested at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pickup portion cup from floor throw it away and proceeded to fill soup cup. Coached employee on proper handwashing procedures.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator washed rinse and sanitized soiled can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled a bottle of degreaser in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
61
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
74
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All SafeStaff food handler certificates expired October. 2024 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink next to pizza ovens with no hot water, per operator repairs scheduled, all other sinks with hot water **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Pizza cooler **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at servers station **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, remade at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
70
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved. 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/. Observed added enclosed storage room where walk in cooler is. Observed dry food items and single service items stored and a reach in freezer added. Also observed mixer, slicer and 2 prep tables in storage room connected off of kitchen. Verified in system no approved plans on file. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink due to loose faucet. Manager fixed **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-5
82
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made. 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/. Observed enclosed storage room where walk in cooler is. Observed food and single service items stored and a reach in freezer added. Also observed mixer, slicer in storage room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: No plans have been submitted **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed unsealed wood ceiling in storage room with walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
86
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over whole tomatoes in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made. 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/. Observed enclosed storage room where walk in cooler is. Observed food and single service items stored and a reach in freezer added. Also observed mixer, slicer in storage room **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to owner **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Only food manager Anthony Fernandez expired 10-15-2023 **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed unsealed wood ceiling in storage room with walk in cooler **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
58
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sergios Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sergios Restaurant on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sergios Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted and approved” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sergios Restaurant.
How does Sergios Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Sergios Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Sergios Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sergios Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sergios Restaurant 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 Sergios Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sergios Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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