WESLEY CHAPEL, Pasco County

CAFE ZORBA

5804 GRAND ORO LN STE 102, WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Mar 20, 2026
City
WESLEY CHAPEL
County
Pasco
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.

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 24457338

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed speaking to owner about renewing license with employee. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 24457332

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding at 12:40, placed in cooler at 11:00, retemp 43F at 1:05); taziki sauce (52F - Cold Holding at 12:40, placed in cooler at 11:00, retemp 53F at 1:05); lettuce (50F - Cold Holding at 12:40, placed in cooler at 11:00, retemp 41F at 1:05) Employee placed items in freezer to bring quickly to correct temperature. Then stored in different cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24457336

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting bored attached to reach in cooler and square white cutting board if front of microwave across from stove surfaces soiled with food debris.

14-74-7

Detail 24457337

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Diced tomatoes at (50F - Cold Holding at 12:40); Taziki Sauce (52F - Cold Holding at 12:40); lettuce (50F - Cold holding at 12:40) employee stated items had just been prepped and stored in cooler at 11:00am. Discussed cooler not holding appropriate temperature with employee. He moved diced tomatoes, taziki sauce, and lettuce to freezer to come down in temperature quickly and all other items to another cooler. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 24457335

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting bored attached to reach in cooler and square white cutting board if front of microwave across from stove has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 24457333

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink next to mop sink continuously runs water out of faucet even when hot and cold handles are turned off.

02D-01-5

Detail 24457334

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour stored over 3 compartment sink not labeled. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 23986386

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator was able to go in and pay to update the license. Corrected On-Site

22-38-5

Detail 23986385

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager was able to have some bring sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23986384

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit.

Oct 29, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 23316507

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: 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. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 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. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 23316508

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: 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. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 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. Admin Complaint

08B-63-4

Detail 23316509

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in food cooler with Chicken and sauces and reach in freezer with no locks in dining area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed reach in food cooler with Chicken and sauces and reach in freezer with no locks in dining area Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Observed reach in food cooler with Chicken and sauces and reach in freezer with no locks in dining area Admin Complaint

Aug 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 23105706

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: 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. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23105707

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: 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. Time Extended

08B-63-4

Detail 23105705

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in food cooler with Chicken and sauces and reach in freezer with no locks in dining area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed reach in food cooler with Chicken and sauces and reach in freezer with no locks in dining area Time Extended

Aug 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 23101728

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

35A-05-4

Detail 23101726

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on paper towels by hand sink 1 live roach on prep table 3 live roaches on floor of cook line 2 live roaches under three compartment sink Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23101725

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

11-26-1

Detail 23101730

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. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23101727

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor in kitchen Warning

08B-63-4

Detail 23101729

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in food cooler with Chicken and sauces and reach in freezer with no locks in dining area Warning

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-04-5

Detail 23316712

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Reaching cooler raw eggs stored over unwashed produce.

31A-09-4

Detail 23316709

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stored soap and cleaners in hand washing sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 23316711

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

53B-01-5

Detail 23316706

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Administrative Complaint recommended on 10/29/24 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 23316707

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. Administered Compliant recommend on 10/29/24 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

21-16-4

Detail 23316710

Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Stored outside dining area on old reaching cooler with no side covering, to protect from possible cross contamination

08B-63-4

Detail 23316708

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in food cooler with Chicken and sauces and reach in freezer with no locks in dining area Administrative complaint recommended on 5/29 24 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 22513960

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22513957

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. portion cups stored in bulk lemon pepper Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

21-17-4

Detail 22513958

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed a bag of clean linens stored on floor in dish area Corrected -observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22513961

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in reachin cooler Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22513962

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing at in prep table in standing water Observed employee place under cold ripening water Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22513959

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled under prep table Corrected -observed employee label Corrected On-Site

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

03C-97-2

Detail 22305317

High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Had operator turned on warmer. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22305318

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. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22305320

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. Some Employees on site were unaware of reporting agreement. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 22305315

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.

51-13-4

Detail 22305316

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-18-6

Detail 22305321

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Copy available was from 9-2022.

51-04-4

Detail 22305319

No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.

May 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21978932

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21978933

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: Chlorine test strips provided, but employees are using quaternary sanitizer. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21978931

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: Operator states they have employee training, but is unable to provide proof of training. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 21978934

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: Time Extended

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 21811090

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. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21811091

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soap and bleach containers in hand sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 21811089

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Three employee on duty no food manager. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21811092

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21811093

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

11-26-1

Detail 21811087

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. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21811088

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior bottom of one door freezer soiled. Microwave handle soiled. Warning

Sep 26, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.