Zeko's Mediterranean Grill
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Zeko's Mediterranean Grill has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Open dumpster lid” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Zeko's Mediterranean Grill on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn reach in cooler cooks line
14-11-5
82
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine needs to be cleaned and sanitized. Discussed with employee
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee expired, Pablo Quezada exp 08-10-2025
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
70
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles cracked in disrepair. In dish machine area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Garlic sauce contains raw eggs and listed on menu included on the chicken shawarma sandwich. Menu item does not inform consumer of raw animal product **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
02B-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooksline **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles cracked in disrepair. In dish machine area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
82
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Initial heating process is longer than 60 minutes to partially cook a raw animal food that will be fully cooked at a later time. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Approximately 6 lbs of lamb on Gyro comb from night before frozen and reused next day **Warning**
03C-88-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator used barehand to handle to go fries. Discussed proper hand washing and glove use with manager **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored near Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored of food on cooksline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken gizzards on cooksline at 57 F. Operator placing ice on gizzards. See stop sale reach-in-cooler on far end of cooksline Sliced tomatoes 4 lbs 53F Potato salad 10 lbs 49F Feta cheese 1 lb 45F Cut leafy greens (lettuce) 3 lbs 46F Hummus 10 lbs 52 F Cut leafy greens (lettuce) 3 lbs 46 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Approximately 6 lbs of lamb on Gyro cone from night before. Reach in cooler cook line Sliced tomatoes 4 lbs 53F Potato salad 10 lbs 49F Feta cheese 1 lb 45F Cut leafy greens (lettuce) 3 lbs 46F Hummus 10 lbs 52 F Cut leafy greens (lettuce) 3 lbs 46 **Warning** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Garlic sauce contains raw eggs and listed on menu included on the chicken shawarma sandwich. Menu item does not inform consumer of raw animal product **Warning**
02B-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used in plastic containers with seasoning on shelf in prep area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooksline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic large containers in dish machine room **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles cracked in disrepair. In dish machine area **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic forks not inverted in container in front kitchen area. Observed to go containers in dish machine room on top shelf not converted **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cut vegetables in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At 3 compartment sink faucet **Warning**
29-11-4
27
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
May 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front and back kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
90
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food container in reach-in-cooler on cooksline
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in dish machine area
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid yellow or broken plate. Located in cooksline
14-38-4
74
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 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zeko's Mediterranean Grill?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zeko's Mediterranean Grill.
How does Zeko's Mediterranean Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Zeko's Mediterranean Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Zeko's Mediterranean Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zeko's Mediterranean Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zeko's Mediterranean Grill 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 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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