Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma in Tampa
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2778a E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma in Tampa has accumulated 54 violations across 11 inspections since September 2022, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, near the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations—including failures in sick worker reporting, handwashing procedures, and hand-arm washing—have been cited in 8 of the 11 inspections, establishing a persistent compliance gap in this critical food safety area. The facility also has recurring violations involving food condition, proper cooking temperatures, and food contact surface sanitation. On November 18, 2024, an administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that cited employee health reporting failures, spoiled food, shell stock violations, food contact surface contamination, and improper chemical storage. The most recent inspection on February 10, 2026 documented continued employee health policy and handwashing violations but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma in Tampa last inspected?
- Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma in Tampa are: Proper cooking temps, Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma in Tampa had?
- Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma in Tampa has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma in Tampa find?
- Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma in Tampa was most recently inspected on February 10, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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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).
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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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