University, Hillsborough County

ZAKY ZAK'S AUTHENTIC SHAWARMA

2778A E FOWLER AVE, University, FL 33612

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Feb 10, 2026
City
University
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 24361499

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop purple cabbage instead walk in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 24361500

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on front line.

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 23855568

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 23855567

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on front line has dirty dishes stored inside it. Employee removed dirty dishes. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 23855565

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

42-01-4

Detail 23855566

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside bucket. Manager removed and properly stored mop.

02D-01-5

Detail 23855564

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler containers n front line.

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 23610866

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on slicer in back kitchen area. Owner properly stored medicine.

50-17-3

Detail 23610873

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

16-33-4

Detail 23610871

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

22-02-4

Detail 23610869

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board and green cutting boards nave stains in back kitchen area.

16-06-4

Detail 23610865

Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Employee washing dishes with no soap or water inside 3 compartment sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 23610870

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef inside double freezer in back kitchen area has no date markings.

50-09-4

Detail 23610868

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-13-4

Detail 23610872

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside walk in cooler. Owner discarded drink. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23610867

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 23364167

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02-01-2024 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23364164

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice (112F - Hot Holding) PREPARED 11:30 FIRST TEMPERATURE 1:30 SECOND TEMPERATURE REHEATED TO 2:15 165F Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23364159

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 education packet containing clean-up procedure. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23364160

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with faded writing making them unable to be read, discussed re labeling. Operator relabeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23364166

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front cooks line

12B-07-4

Detail 23364161

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on food equipment towards front.

35B-02-4

Detail 23364163

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper placed on top of sod concentrate boxes. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23364165

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23364162

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine around nozzles soiled.

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

03C-44-5

Detail 22758151

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken shawarma temped 145 F. Establishment did not do a secondary cook to chicken. Sent operator Shawarma hand out.

50-17-3

Detail 22758153

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.

53B-13-5

Detail 22758154

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 1 food handler certification.

41-17-4

Detail 22758150

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled, employee labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22758155

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

25-05-4

Detail 22758152

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22386670

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. Gave operator physical copy of body fluid clean up sign. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 22386669

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.

31B-02-4

Detail 22386668

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink when entering kitchen area.

14-01-5

Detail 22386665

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice bin has a cup without handle on it used as scoop. Manager removed cup. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 22386667

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

42-01-4

Detail 22386666

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on edge of mop sink.

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 21682495

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in steam table temped at rice 121F, couscous 108F. Operator had cook reheat items to put back in steam table. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21682494

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken bin on floor of walk in cooler. Manager had employee place bin back on shelf.

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 21220837

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment missing quaternary ammonia test kit. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Operator ordered test kit. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

53B-02-5

Detail 21220836

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 21220838

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms doors are not self closing. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Bathroom doors missing closing mechanism. Time Extended

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

03C-98-1

Detail 21217293

High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Gyro meat on cone in reach in freezer fully intact from previous day. Spoke with operator about the proper management of gyro meat.

03C-15-5

Detail 21217296

High Priority - Gyro meat sliced from cone cooking on rotisserie did not undergo a secondary cook step to ensure all parts, internal and external, reach a minimum temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart.

01B-02-5

Detail 21217291

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in reach in cooler. First temped at 1:20, put in cooler at 10:00; Turkey Sauce 47F, diced tomatoes 44F, Tahini Sauce 47F. Retemped at 2:00; turkey sauce 47F, diced to tomatoes 44F, tahini sauce 46F.

03D-06-5

Detail 21217288

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Items in reach in cooler. First temped at 1:20, put in cooler at 10:00; Turkey Sauce 47F, diced tomatoes 44F, Tahini Sauce 47F. Retemped at 2:00; turkey sauce 47F, diced to tomatoes 44F, tahini sauce 46F.

16-37-1

Detail 21217295

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment missing quaternary ammonia test kit.

31B-02-4

Detail 21217290

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee brought paper towel over to dry hands. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 21217297

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

32-04-4

Detail 21217294

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms doors are not self closing.

08B-38-4

Detail 21217292

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles on floor.

10-07-4

Detail 21217289

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water that temped at 70F.

May 16, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 21086892

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine and quaternary ammonia test kit.

32-04-4

Detail 21086891

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men and women's bathroom needs to be self closing.