TAZIKI'S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE
216 South Magnolia Drive
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes wet nesting on drying rack in kitchen area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door to ice machine in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes cold holding at 47F inside prep cooler at salad station. Observed grilled chicken cold holding inside walk in cooler at 46F for less than 4 hours. Informed operator to place tomatoes and grilled chicken inside reach in freezer.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Falafel dough thawing in handwashing sink next to dish machine.
- 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. 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. GM disposed of cutting boards. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of ice machine broken.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed seals on exposed coolers with mold like substance.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in working container, no label.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of peroxide no label.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/3/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with visor on but hair down and hanging.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in working container no label, GM placed label. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sanitizing cloths in back prep area table.
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed bag of outside source ice stored in establishments ice machine See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chick peas in walk in cooler 53F in cooler for 2 hours from canned state. GM placed ice in and on ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed buttermilk in walk in cooler not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).