Lealman, Pinellas County

ZEKOS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

4880 54 AVE N, Lealman, FL 33714

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Feb 26, 2024
City
Lealman
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-07-4

Detail 22671146

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of advil stored on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed medication. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22671147

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda machine ice chute located at front counter soiled with brown substance. Operator cleaned ice chute during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 22187519

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10 can strawberry filling dented on shelf with undamaged food

08A-04-5

Detail 22187520

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Manager re organised walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22187518

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Manager un blocked dish area hand wash sink

08B-20-4

Detail 22187516

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two #10 can strawberry filling dented on shelf with undamaged food

40-06-5

Detail 22187517

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees removed belongings from food storage areas

Dec 20, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 21651135

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near entrance to kitchen

41-10-4

Detail 21651132

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on countertop behind register, operator moved to bottom shelf

22-02-4

Detail 21651142

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of food debris on can opener blade, operator began cleaning during inspection. Cutting boards on cook line stained Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21651137

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of green mold like substance in ice machine, operator began cleaning during inspection Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 21651140

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in multiple seasoning containers on cook line, operator removed during inspection Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21651141

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line

40-06-5

Detail 21651139

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpacks over sugar bin and cooking oil, operator moved bags during inspection Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21651136

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal containers stacked on storage rack across from triple sink, operator separated for proper air drying Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21651133

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21651143

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle n chickpeas, operator corrected placement Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21651138

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of deep fryers and reach in coolers across from fryers with accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 21651134

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on service counter quaternary 0ppm, operator corrected 200ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 14Total: 16

50-17-2

Detail 21556763

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 21556769

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -potatoes wedges (81F - Hot Holding) Discussed keeping Time/temperature controlled for safety foods above 135 degrees Fahrenheit or at 40 degrees Fahrenheit and below during time of inspection. Emailed Time as a public health control form

14-01-5

Detail 21556766

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to scoop cooked rice in kitchen Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 21556765

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -at cooks line

12B-07-4

Detail 21556773

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -yeti cup above prep table in kitchen area -water bottle on prep table next to slicer in kitchen area Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21556760

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack on prep table at walk-in cooler door

36-73-4

Detail 21556772

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease

36-17-5

Detail 21556768

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -at three compartment sink -inside walk-in cooler -cracked cove molding at vegetable grinder

14-69-4

Detail 21556771

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 21556770

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave at prep station has accumulation of food residue

31B-04-4

Detail 21556775

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at hand sink (front counter)

23-03-4

Detail 21556761

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets at prep station in kitchen have accumulation of mold-like residue -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease -hood filters have accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 21556762

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed boxes of tomatoes over bread in the walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator during time of inspection. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21556767

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -at front counter

21-08-4

Detail 21556764

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Employee corrected to 200 ppm during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21556774

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottle at cooks line Repeat Violation

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 15

50-17-2

Detail 20921384

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

29-34-4

Detail 20921391

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -at vegetable prep sink

22-02-4

Detail 20921394

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade has accumulation of food residue -cutting board are stained

14-01-5

Detail 20921385

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to scoop seasoning in kitchen Operator moved portion cup during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 20921381

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -at vegetable prep sink

14-09-4

Detail 20921389

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station in kitchen Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20921387

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottle on rack in kitchen Operator moved water bottle during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20921395

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal at dish drying rack

36-17-5

Detail 20921388

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

10-01-5

Detail 20921393

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -scoop handle in mashed potatoes Operator moved handle during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20921386

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease -pipes at fryers have accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 20921390

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler adjacent of fryers Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 20921383

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed vegetables over dressing in walk-in cooler Employee rearranged during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20921382

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at fryers have accumulation of grease

02D-01-5

Detail 20921392

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottle in kitchen not labeled Employee labeled during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 20363406

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over condiments during time of inspection. Operator rearranged during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20363402

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken (45°F - Cold Holding); raw fish (46°F - Cold Holding) Items held out of temp for less than 4 hours Maintenance was fixing cooler during time of inspection. Discussed ensuring that cooler gets to 40 °F before 4 hours Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20363396

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board next to sandwich press in kitchen

14-01-5

Detail 20363410

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to scoop rice

50-09-4

Detail 20363399

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 20363409

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -in kitchen

12B-07-4

Detail 20363408

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -dunkin donut cup on table at front counter

36-73-4

Detail 20363397

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -at cooks line

14-69-4

Detail 20363403

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20363401

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease -pipes at cooks line

29-49-6

Detail 20363407

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler adjacent of grill

29-20-5

Detail 20363405

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink next to vegetable grinder in kitchen area

08B-17-4

Detail 20363398

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed boxes of potatoes over cooked beans in walk-in cooler Operator rearranged during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20363400

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -in kitchen on prep table Operator moved to sanitizer bucket during the inspection Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20363404

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -seasoning in kitchen not labeled Operator labeled during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site