Zekos Pizzeria
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Zekos Pizzeria has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 12 violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Clearwater facility scores 79, putting Zekos Pizzeria on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Reviewed plans on record and compared to establishment. Triple sink relocated to under hot water heater, mop sink relocated opposite triple sink. Reach in freezer in place if triple sink on plans on record. Microwave next to freezer chest. Hand wash sink in front counter area relocated. Exit door is not in cook line area; a wall closed this area off where the restroom is located. Restroom is accessed by entering through the outside door at adjoining location on the other side if wall near cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Plans not received per Plan Reviewer Karley **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: No Food Employee Reporting Agreement for employee on duty, Heshal **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: No time as a public health control procedure for pizza slices **Admin Complaint**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Single use water bottle with dish soap near sink containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Single use water bottle with dish soap near sink not labeled **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles in back area above dish washing area missing. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Ceiling tiles in back area above dishwashing area missing **Admin Complaint**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: License with expiration 2/01/2025 posted **Admin Complaint**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter area **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Admin Complaint**
51-13-4
55
Oct 31, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw uncovered chicken stored over fries in reach in.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored over box of mozzarella in reach in cooler. Employee relocated to bottom of cooler and moved mozzarella. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken and mozzarella in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Reviewed plans on record and compared to establishment. Triple sink relocated to under hot water heater, mop sink relocated opposite triple sink. Reach in freezer in place if triple sink on plans on record. Microwave next to freezer chest. Hand wash sink in front counter area relocated. Exit door is not in cook line area; a wall closed this area off where the restroom is located. Restroom is accessed by entering through the outside door at adjoining location on the other side if wall near cook line.
51-16-7
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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Single use water bottle with dish soap near sink containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles in back area above dish washing area missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Repeat Violation**
32-07-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Single service plastic ramekin used as scoop in spices.
10-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Frying oil next to freezer in front corner stored on floor. Operator put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee's coffee creamer and personal food located in working reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
21
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza held on time without time stamp. Manager placed correct time.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bags of green peppers and spinach in non food grade bags. Manager removed and put into food grade containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler along wall of prep area: shredded mozzarella cheese (58F - Cold Holding) Manager placed into different cooler. On prep table: butter (70F - Cold Holding) Discussed with operator about using Time as a Public Health Control.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector emailed Time as a Public Health Control paperwork.
03F-10-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on top of reach in cooler in the front of the oven is grove and has marks on it.
14-09-4
37
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza slices (67F - Cold Holding) on top of prep cooler, recommend item be added to time as a public health control
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw chicken over bread in chest freezer
08A-02-6
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Repeat Violation**
05-10-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
32-05-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Repeat Violation**
32-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to chest freezer
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of food and bag of semolina on floor in prep room
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in storage hallway
25-05-4
35
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom located in the storage room -operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet tank cover broken
32-05-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
32-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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 in storage area . Manager discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage area
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( head of lettuce ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( butter ) in cooler in storage area - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
39
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Food ( cut olives ) with mold-like growth in pizza make cooler - employee discarded olives . See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 12 seats inside and 6 seats outside -License for 10 seats Emailed the SEATING CHANGE EVALUATION to operator **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
28-12-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices time marked - there is no written procedure **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.- employee placed paper towels at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 12 seats inside and 6 seats outside License is for 10 seats **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-09-4
Basic - Spoiled moldy food in container in top section of pizza make table - manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in double door cooler in back kitchen - employee removed food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
41
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zekos Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zekos Pizzeria on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zekos Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zekos Pizzeria.
How does Zekos Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Zekos Pizzeria most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Zekos Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zekos Pizzeria have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zekos Pizzeria 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 Zekos Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zekos Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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