Zorba's Cafe & Bar
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Zorba's Cafe & Bar has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Oct 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That's lower than the typical Chandler restaurant, which scores around 96. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
17
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Observed wet, soiled wiping cloths on the cutting board. Discussed with PIC that in-use wiping cloths need to be stored in sanitizer. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen with build-up of dust and debris. Person in charge (PIC) is in the process of cleaning the facility. Keep cleaning as needed so that the ceilings, walls, floor are clean to sight and touch. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed a live roach at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) is working with a certified pest control specialist to control the problem. Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection
6-501.111(A-B,D)
82
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls and Ceilings, Studs, Joists, and Rafters
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen with build-up of dust and debris. Person in charge (PIC) is in the process of cleaning the facility. Keep cleaning as needed so that the ceilings, walls, floor are clean to sight and touch. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-201.18
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
90
Feb 13, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: There was no working probe thermometer at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) stated that one was being order because the previous probe thermometer stopped working. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection
4-302.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
86
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hummus, prepped vegetables, and baked dishes in the cooler without a date. Person in charge (PIC) stated that some of the items were prepared the day before. Discussed with PIC that all RTE/TCS foods need a date to ensure nothing stays longer than 7 days. PIC used a marker to write the correct dates at time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.17
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: There was no hand soap at hand washing sink near three-compartment sink at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all hand wash sinks need to be supplied with hand soap. PIC refilled dispenser at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
6-301.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed the walk-in cooler holding at 46*F at time of inspection using min/max thermometer after some TCS foods had an internal temperature of 46*F. All foods out of temperature were moved to a colder unit at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) believes the temperature was higher due to the door being opened and close too much during food prep within the hour. Inspector was not able to get a temperature of 41*F or lower after 15-minute using min/max, with the door left closed. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
70
Nov 12, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Nov 8, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed person in charge (PIC) pick up grilled chicken with bare hand. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection
3-301.11(B)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: There were no dates on prepped foods in the walk-in cooler (cooked lamb, cooked pasta). Person in Charge (PIC) stated the foods were made the same day. Discussed date marking with PIC.PIC marked each item time with a date at time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.17
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed the walk-in cooler with a temperature of 47*F using the min/max thermometer for 15-minutes. All TCS foods were moved to another cold-holding unit at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
67
Oct 31, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zorba's Cafe & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zorba's Cafe & Bar on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zorba's Cafe & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Zorba's Cafe & Bar.
How does Zorba's Cafe & Bar compare to other restaurants in Chandler?
Zorba's Cafe & Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 96.
Has Zorba's Cafe & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zorba's Cafe & Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zorba's Cafe & Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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