Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
1618 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712Zaytoon Grill was emergency-closed on March 13, 2018 for rodent activity. The facility has accumulated 133 violations across 21 inspections on record, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring: improper chemical storage was cited in at least 6 of the past 8 inspections, handwashing and hand-arm washing violations appeared in multiple inspections, and consumer advisory violations were documented consistently. The facility also received a disciplinary action with $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 10, 2026 documented 18 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, chemical storage, parasite destruction, and shell stock requirements, and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: March 13, 2018 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018013861 | $400.00 | Mar 13, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg was last shut down on March 13, 2018 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg had?
- Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg find?
- Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Zaytoon Grill in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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