Zaytoon Grill
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Zaytoon Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting Zaytoon Grill on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 2-1-2026
50-17-3
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses time to hold cooked chicken next to cook line. Discussed with operator to include the chicken on written plans.
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler door with build up of residue across from cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open drink in reach-in freezer
12B-13-4
64
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored above uncovered pan of beans in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved beans from below of raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan near reach-in freezer is soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Unisex restroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Unisex restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach-in freezer stored near unisex restroom with access to the public not secured. Discussed with operator securing reach-in freezer. Operator provided lock for reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-63-4
64
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Discussed with operator correct order for three-compartment sink. Operator setup sink in correct order. Will email DBPR Form 5025-010. Manual Dishwashing Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lamb roast thawing in pan on prep table not thawing under running water or refrigeration. Operator placed item in refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table located in warewashing area is rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
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 employee training expired on 11-01-2023. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table located in warewashing area is rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowls without handles stored in containers of dry beans on bottom shelf of prep table in warewashing area. **Warning**
14-01-5
64
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch raw ground beef then touch clean plate without discarded gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal cup without handle is stored in a container of mustang seasoning on shelf in warewashing area.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in warewashing area is rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors in cooks line are soiled. Floor fan is soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
64
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler no date mark made 1-16. Employee dated chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food residue on door handles of glass door.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in glass door cooler over foods to be served. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers not inverted in kitchen area. Employee inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
90
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaytoon Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaytoon Grill on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaytoon Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Zaytoon Grill.
How does Zaytoon Grill compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Zaytoon Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Zaytoon Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaytoon Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zaytoon Grill 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 Zaytoon Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zaytoon Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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