Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa
Last inspected:
3609 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa has accumulated 281 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.8 per visit. The facility was shut down once for sewage backup. Food contact surfaces, employee health reporting, and ventilation are the facility's most frequently cited violation types. A pattern of emergency orders and callbacks in 2022 and 2023 has stabilized in recent inspections.
Most recent closure: August 30, 2022 for sewage back up.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
7.6
violations / inspection
7.6 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections38 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections36 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa last inspected?
- Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa last shut down?
- Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa was last shut down on August 30, 2022 for sewage back up. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa had?
- Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa find?
- Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Zeko's Mediterranean Grill in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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