Zorba's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
32
Score
Zorba's Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Zorba's Restaurant's 32 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
32
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Terannce **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple colored cutting boards stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -left sides of entrance to cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around above triple sink has an accumulation of has an accumulation of mold-like substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Apr 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
82
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 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. Stuffing from 11/22
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On the white divider a moldlike substance is found
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the low boy cooler is damaged
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pan liners stored on the floor
25-05-4
67
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the line coke cooler raw salmon over cooked ready to eat products
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro meat (50F - Cold Holding) operator stated product was out, operator moved to the walk in cooler Butter 75° on the front line
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the wait station 2 unlabeled spray bottles
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the stock room fryer oil stored on the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Paint on the Wall in the dish area is pealing
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in the coke cooler are soiled and rusted
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hamburger thawed at room temperature
06-01-5
55
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 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. Pasta in the low boy cooler dated 11/5/22 Date was not updated for the new product
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 80° cold hold operator returned to the cooler. Discussed options of holding butter warm (135° or higher)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket to the Delfield make cooler in the alley
14-11-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zorba's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zorba's Restaurant on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zorba's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zorba's Restaurant.
How does Zorba's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Zorba's Restaurant most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Zorba's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Zorba's Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Zorba's Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Zorba's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zorba's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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