Zaky Zak's Authentic Shawarma
2778A E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 · Permanent Food Service · License 3918938
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 8 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 5 basic (1 repeat)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 8, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
WD40 stored next to steamer in back kitchen area. Chef removed and properly stored WD40.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Spray bottle containing cleaning chemicals has no labeling of chemicals underneath cashier station.
Basic5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients. Owner added proper labels to bottles
Repeat violationFixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee coffee stored on food preparation table in back kitchen area. Owner discarded coffee.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Sanitizer inside 3 compartment sink tested 200+ ppm. Owner refilled sink retested 100ppm.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Hood filters have grease buildup overtop grill in back kitchen area.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet mops stored on edge of mop sink. Chef properly stored mops.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.