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Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma

2778A E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.

“Working containers of food removed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma's latest score of 82 sits above the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop purple cabbage instead walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on front line.
02D-01-5
82
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on front line has dirty dishes stored inside it. Employee removed dirty dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler containers n front line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside bucket. Manager removed and properly stored mop.
42-01-4
67
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink when entering kitchen area.
31B-02-4
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. Gave operator physical copy of body fluid clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice bin has a cup without handle on it used as scoop. Manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on edge of mop sink.
42-01-4
64
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma.

How does Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma is inspected around two times per year on average.

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