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TAZIKIS MEDITERRANEAN CAFE

With 10 inspections documented, TAZIKIS MEDITERRANEAN CAFE maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating in JACKSONVILLE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

14035 BEACH BLVD SUITE 8

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13454298

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty on cook line .
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink. Manager placed cover on drain. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored above prep table. Observed employee drink stored on prep table located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door located in back room.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water behind equipment on cook line.
  • 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Observed employee Red Bull stored in ice machine. Observed bag of ice stored in to go bag stored in ice machine. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth stored under cutting board located on cook line. Employee removed and stored towel properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation grab ear bud with gloved hands and placed ear bud back into ear and proceeded to engage in food preparation. Inspector spoke to employee regarding hand washing. Employee removed gloves washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Back flow required on non-chemical side of spitter, prior to hose being attached, at mop sink. Back flow currently on the chemical side of splitter, with hose attached to the chemical dispenser, which already has a built in back flow. Hoses attached to splitter need to switched around. Manager switched hoses around. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed establishment without original certificate from third party training program, in folder stack of black copies of certificates from third party training. Establishment does have some original certificates available.

Inspection Date: 7/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13454243

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10875813

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Cut watermelon (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked peppers (45F - Cold Holding); Taziki sauce with sour cream (45F - Cold Holding). Cooler had ambient temperature of 43F, heavily stocked with portion cups on tray under cooler. Manager removed excessive stock. Observed in reach in cooler at the end of cook line Cut melon (44F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 38F. Manager stated lid has been open throughout lunch. Manager will close lid due to heat from steam well. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink with back flow device incorrectly installed on chemical side of splitter.

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8823001

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observe ceiling tile missing in prep area.
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing from mop sink. Manager placed drain cover back on drain. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks on prep tables in kitchen area.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelet.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in door cooler soiled.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing salmon in prep sink in tub of water Employee turned water on salmon. Manager had employee remove the slmon and place in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed, wet mop, not stored properly to dry. Manager stored mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe spray bottle containing bleach without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8825546

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8822920

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salmon (50F - Cold Holding); Raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken kabobs (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (50F - Cold Holding) in drawer cooler under grill. Drawer cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Employee stated all foods were replaced around 2pm. Employee will remove all TCS foods and place in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Observed drawer cooler with beef at 50F in drawer cooler since 10am. See stop sale Observed drawer cooler with lamb at 50F in drawer cooler since 10am. See stop sale Chicken kabobs at 52F, chicken strips at 50F , beef at 51F and lamb at 51F brought out 2 hours prior. Employee was able to place items back in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725605

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salmon (50F - Cold Holding); Raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken kabobs (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (50F - Cold Holding) in drawer cooler under grill. Drawer cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Employee stated all foods were replaced around 2pm. Employee will remove all TCS foods and place in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443224

  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink. Manager placed cover over drain at mop sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket on box of soda in service area near entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed towel from cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink with back flow device incorrectly installed before chemical side of splitter. Back flow device is needs on the non chemical side of splitter. Manager was able to remove and install vacuum breaker properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Kelly Decker Food manager certification expired 10-25-2023.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager placed labels on spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443084

  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled chicken (111-120F) in warm holding cabinet in salad station. Manager stated chicken was cooked 15 minutes ago and placed in warmer to hold hot. Employee reheated chicken to 189F. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Chicken 131F in warm holding cabinet in salad station. Manager stated chicken was cooked appropriately 15 minutes ago and voluntarily discarded chicken. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347163

  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor at the end of the cook line Repeat Violation
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cook line Sanitizer solution bucket is at 0ppm. Manager remade solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sanitizer solution is at 0ppm. Manager remade solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled chicken (111-120F) in warm holding cabinet in salad station. Manager stated chicken was cooked 15 minutes ago and placed in warmer to hold hot. Employee reheated chicken to 189F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on added spitter on NON CHEMICAL SIDE where black hose is attached
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Certified manager lacks knowledge of the big 6. Reviewed with manager and emailed her big 6 handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment has no written clean up procedures for vomiting and diarrhea. Reviewed with manager and emailed her clean up handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager did not provided proof of any employee training. Warning