Bradenton, Manatee County

ZEKO'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

820 W 1 ST, Bradenton, FL 34208

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Mar 29, 2023
City
Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 21894527

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. Educated Person in charge on clean up procedures and emailed a copy to Person in charge.

11-26-1

Detail 21894529

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge on clean up procedures and emailed a copy to Person in charge.

33-23-4

Detail 21894530

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

23-03-4

Detail 21894526

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over flat top and fryer soiled with grease.

33-16-4

Detail 21894528

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-07-4

Detail 21572767

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple wrist on employee preparing food. Person in charge had employee remove wrist bans and wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21572765

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in back area of kitchen dry storage area on east side of building fryer oil stored on floor. Person in charge removed from the previous. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21572766

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

02C-01-5

Detail 21569066

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed In Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen on east side Hummus date Marked 11/3/22. Current date 11/14/22. Educated Person in charge on date marked food cold held for over 7 days. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Hummus. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 21569065

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed In Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen on east side Hummus date Marked 11/3/22. Current date 11/14/22. Educated Person in charge on date marked food cold held for over 7 days. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Hummus. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21569064

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple wrist on employee preparing food. Person in charge had employee remove wrist bans and wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21569063

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in back area of kitchen dry storage area on east side of building fryer oil stored on floor. Person in charge removed from the previous. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21569067

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. Warning

Jun 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 21156378

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-27: Time Extended

Apr 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

09-01-4

Detail 21047259

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee pouring cooked fries on to a plate and touched fries with bare hands. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for ready to eat food. Employee discarded fries,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21047258

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over cooked chicken in the Reach in cooler on the cooks line. Manager removed raw beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 21047257

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed marinated chicken and Chicken gizzards dated 4/19/22. Current date is 4/27/22. Explained proper protocol for date marking. Manager discarded both items. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 21047254

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed marinated chicken and Chicken gizzards dated 4/19/22. Current date is 4/27/22. Explained proper protocol for date marking. Manager discarded both items. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21047256

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink by cashier station . Manager filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-07-4

Detail 21047253

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed a sigh posted in only the Mens rest room { don't throw toilet paper or paper towels in the toilet.} Explained to person in charge that used toilet paper being put into a trash receptacle is unsanitary. Person in charge stated that the toilet was not flushing properly.At the time of inspection this was not observed.manager stated that they would call someone to fix the toilet. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21047255

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor in main kitchen area. Manager removed from floor. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21047252

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 20773155

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook put on gloves to hand washing. Operator explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use. Cook washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 20773158

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in freezer raw shrimp over ready to eat bread and potato fries. Manager moved shrimp. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20773154

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on food preparation table across from 3 bay compartment sink Manager removed and washed. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20773151

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink by front counter had a sanitizer bucket stored in the sink. Manager removed the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 20773150

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under spice storage rack by Walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 20773152

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor next to fry in main kitchen. Manager moved to storage shelve. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20773156

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple soiled gaskets throughout main kitchen Reach in cooler,Walk in freezer and Walk in cooler. Observed soiled hood vents over fryers.

12B-13-4

Detail 20773157

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in 2 door Reach in cooler across from fryers. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

36-10-4

Detail 20773153

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under most equipment and racks throughout the kitchen area.

Jul 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 20388863

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-20: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-30: Time Extended

23-25-4

Detail 20388864

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-20: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-30: Time Extended