TAZIKIS MEDITERRANEAN CAFE
103 W 23 ST STE E7
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance and food residues on walk-in cooler shelves. Manager cleaned shelves at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons near steam table stored with food contact area up. Manager inverted spoon at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on customer self serve ice chute. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to provide proof for 2 employees on duty.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in dish area. Temperature on cold side 67F.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Observed shrimp stored in ice with no drain pan.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Sanitizer was empty. Employee changed to full tub. Dish machine corrected to 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Chlorine tested at 0ppm. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine, 0ppm quaternary sanitizer. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon in bags, fully thawed, in walk-in cooler, labeled to be removed from package before thawing.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob broken on Hand wash sink by dish pit.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Chlorine tested at 0ppm. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler: chickpeas 48F, per employee over night, cooked red peppers 52F, feta cheese 51F, per employee on station over 4 hours. See stop sale
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler: chickpeas 48F, per employee over night, cooked red peppers 52F, feta cheese 51F, per employee on station over 4 hours. See stop sale Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed 1 dish washer and 1 cashier/front house employee, no proof of reporting agreement
- 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 copies of certificates.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2023 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).