Zeko's Mediterranean Grill
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
64
Score
Zeko's Mediterranean Grill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Bradenton restaurant, which scores around 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding). person in charge stated that the product had been in there for approximately an hour and put ice on top of it.. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
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**
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in main kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed on cooks line rusted shelves in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west side of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
64
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.observed in back storage area approximately 10 rodent droppings. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west side of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
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** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in main kitchen area. **Warning**
14-17-4
70
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on west side of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employe **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of kitchen.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on front cooks line. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap in main kitchen area 3 compartment sink. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands with soap in Handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Shell Eggs over salad dressing. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Shell Eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle on West side of parking. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
70
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen raw Chicken over raw beef steak. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout . Person in charge removed raw Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle on West side of parking. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
82
Jun 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
90
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 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. Educated Person in charge on clean up procedures and emailed a copy to Person in charge.
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. Educated Person in charge on clean up procedures and emailed a copy to Person in charge.
11-26-1
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over flat top and fryer soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
70
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed In Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen on east side Hummus date Marked 11/3/22. Current date 11/14/22. Educated Person in charge on date marked food cold held for over 7 days. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Hummus. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed In Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen on east side Hummus date Marked 11/3/22. Current date 11/14/22. Educated Person in charge on date marked food cold held for over 7 days. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Hummus. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-24-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple wrist on employee preparing food. Person in charge had employee remove wrist bans and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in back area of kitchen dry storage area on east side of building fryer oil stored on floor. Person in charge removed from the previous. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zeko's Mediterranean Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zeko's Mediterranean Grill on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zeko's Mediterranean Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Zeko's Mediterranean Grill.
How does Zeko's Mediterranean Grill compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Zeko's Mediterranean Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Zeko's Mediterranean Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zeko's Mediterranean Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zeko's Mediterranean 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 Zeko's Mediterranean Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zeko's Mediterranean Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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