Zorba's Greek Restaurant

9106 Bonita Bch Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Zorba's Greek Restaurant appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Among Bonita Springs restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Mold-like substance in interior of ice machine **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven soiled on outside and inside. Grease on hood filters above grill and fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Oven soiled and grease on hood filters. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
45
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
95
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of WD40 on a shelf with spices in the outdoor storage shed
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Vegetable dicer and can opener blade unclean. Dish washer cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor: jugs of oil in the storage shed.
08B-38-4
74
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the mixer.
21-12-4
95
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Caged bird on premises. Caged bird is located in outside dining area within five (5) feet of outside multiple dining tables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Operator has made a veterinarian appointment for the bird and is in the process of applying for a variance. Time extended to allow operator sufficient time for paperwork. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Variance application is in process with DBPR, Tallahassee and Operator is in communication with the proper contact. Time extended. **Time Extended**
35A-17-4
90
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with hose attached at front outside dining. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Discussed need for vacuum breaker on hose bibb with the Operator. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Caged bird on premises. Caged bird is located in outside dining area within five (5) feet of outside multiple dining tables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Operator has made a veterinarian appointment for the bird and is in the process of applying for a variance. Time extended to allow operator sufficient time for paperwork. **Time Extended**
35A-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil were stored directly on the floor in the outside dry storage area. Buckets of rice were stored on the floor in the inside dry storage area and directly under employee personal item storage. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
74
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Fourteen (14) portions of rice pudding observed in the tall reach-in cooler. Operator stated product was made at home this morning. **Admin Complaint**
01A-03-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef and raw grouper were stored in the top of the maketable directly above ready-to-eat foods, such as yogurt and breads. Cook moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol and spray bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored on a shelf adjacent to breading flour in dry storage. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage. Peroxide-based cleaner was stored directly above frill picks and zip-lock bags in the outside dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with hose attached at front outside dining.
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 6-pound can of garbanzo beans was found to have a dent at the top lip/seal. See stop sale. Operator removed can. One 6-pound can of ground tomatoes was found to have dent at the top lip/seal. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quaternary test strips were provided for testing the dish machine. Explained which strips were needed. Operator ordered proper chlorine test strips during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Caged bird on premises. Caged bird is located in outside dining area within five (5) feet of outside multiple dining tables. **Warning**
35A-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin observed stored in a spice container. Operator removed ramekin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead rodent present. Dead wild bird located in outside dining area three (3) feet from dining tables. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil were stored directly on the floor in the outside dry storage area. Buckets of rice were stored on the floor in the inside dry storage area and directly under employee personal item storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the soda station. Ice scoop at the large ice machine was stored directly on top of the ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to Operator. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the entrance to the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of drink dispensing heads observed to have a heavy build-up. Holster for soda dispensing gun had a heavy build-up.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of fish were thawing in the three-compartment sink not under running water. Inspector explained proper procedure to Operator and running water was started. Commercially processed fish was thawing in the ROP package without opening package. Inspector explained introducing oxygen into the package. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavy build-up observed under the three-compartment sink. Heavy build-up observed on the wall next to the soda dispensing machine at the server station in the back area. Walls in the walk-in cooler observed with a mold-like build-up.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container labeled "Paprika" contained a white granular substance. Cook stated it was salt.
02D-01-5
20
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test kit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In inside kitchen walk-in cooler:; cooked octopus (49F - Cold Holding); Gouda cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In inside kitchen walk-in cooler:; cooked octopus (49F - Cold Holding); Gouda cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator. Also Cook line reach-in cooler right:; raw lamb (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (59F - Cold Holding); raw fish (70F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant dip (59F - Cold Holding) and Cook line reach-in cooler left: ; goat cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding) for 2 and a half hours per operator. Provided operator with time as a public health control form and discussed with operator labeling with discard times and how to fill out form. Operator labeled coolers with time stamp and began filling out form. *corrective action taken* Also in Outside walk-in cooler:; raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (45F - Cold Holding) for 3 hours per operator. Operator states walk-in cooler door was opened to outside for food delivery and often during busy lunch service. Operator opened connected walk-in freezer doo for quick cooling. In thirty minutes all food items dropped in temperature by 2F, *corrective action taken.* This is a repeat violation from 7/28/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler, raw beef skewers over unwashed lemons and squash. Also in outside walk-in cooler raw ground beef stored over raw beef. **Warning**
08A-04-5
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. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside dry storage shed, coffee filters stored uncovered. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. In triple sink, fish thawing in running water 81F. **Warning**
06-07-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes produce stored on floor in walk-in cooler in kitchen. This is a repeat violation from 7/28/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at entrance to kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
43
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In outside walk-in cooler raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked green beans (45F - Cold Holding) for 90 minutes per operator due to heavy period of prep to set up cook line. Operator opened door to walk-in freezer for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles of chemicals stored on bag in box soda.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked octopus per operator cooked yesterday no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over dry storage in corner of kitchen soiled with accumulation of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area. This is a repeat violation from 3/29/2022. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Dry storage in corner of kitchen, spices, olive oil and chicken broth base stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler. Operator placed ambient temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Unprotected coffee filters in dry storage shed.
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zorba's Greek Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zorba's Greek Restaurant on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zorba's Greek Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Zorba's Greek Restaurant.

How does Zorba's Greek Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?

Zorba's Greek Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bonita Springs average of 80.

Has Zorba's Greek Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Zorba's Greek Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zorba's Greek Restaurant 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 Zorba's Greek Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zorba's Greek Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.