Zeko's Mediterranean Grill

4880 54 Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 · Permanent Food Service · License 6216265

Official report

out of 100

Grade A

Safety score 90 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 4, 2026

What drove the grade

Dented/rusted cans present.High priority · no follow-up needed · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 4 routine inspection
1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 5 basic
-10
Safety score90

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug42026

Routine inspection

7 violations found

First visitAug 4, 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:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. (1) dented can of roasted eggplant pulp
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Hand wash sink at cook line used to store empty pitcher. Pitcher was removed from sink.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic5
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter.
  Ice scoop was stored for safe storage.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill top on cook line
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Soiled torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill top on cook line
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
  Hand wash sink at front counter slow draining
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
  Soiled cardboard on the floor in the walk-in freezer
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.