Zeko's Mediterranean Grill
820 1 St W, Bradenton, FL 34208 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105565
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 11 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 basic (2 repeats)-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 11, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge changed empty chlorine container and Dishwasher (Chlorine retest 100ppm)
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.
Fixed on the spot
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Observed Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Repeat violation
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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.