TAZIKI'S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE
11700 SAN JOSE BLVD UNIT 25, Jacksonville FL 32223 · 904-503-2461
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Waste water backing up from floor drains at frontline. Person In Charge had excess water sucked out and floors mopped with bleach water. ( service company has been called ).
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Falafel not made today per person in charge on speed rack with no active preparation occurring at 60F. Person in charge states brought out entire speed rack to utilize to cool pita for short period of time. Person in charge moved back into walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Several clean cutting boards in dish area with staining.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only training person in charge able to provide is all expired and not original copies.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several clean dish ware pans with old label residue.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/ sugar mix unlabeled in bulk containers in kitchen. Person in charge labeled.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at frontline. All purpose cleaner. frontline. Marked by manger.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles above Dish machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bag of employee food over restaurant food in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone, keys on prep area. Moved by manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bag of commercially purchased ice in ice machine. Removed by manger and top layer of ice discarded.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Frontline.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag on container of food at frontline. Moved by manager.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at base of frontline cooler.
Feb 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee changed gloves without washing hands at frontline prep. Manager intervened.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food service employee handled raw meat at cook line, grilled the meat, then plated it and touched the meat without washing hands. Manager intervened.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Frontline Hand Wash Sink blocked by cart. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Frontline. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on prep table next to cutting boards and food container lid. Moved by manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Tomato soup made yesterday at 47°. Walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures)
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket empty. Person In Charge replaced bucket. 100 ppm after reset.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tomato soup made yesterday at 47°. Walk in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Tomato soup made yesterday at 47°. Walk in cooler. Large, bulk, covered container during cooling.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no hair restraint.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Dish machine line. Mopped by manger.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead insect on floor. Rear dry goods. Cleaned by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Minor Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no Beard guard.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser. Rear kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: rear hallway.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat, apron by cleaned utensils on rack.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Reach in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Jul 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Waste water backing up from floor drains at frontline. Person In Charge had excess water sucked out and floors mopped with bleach water. ( service company has been called ).
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered tray of cooked chicken on rack In Walk in cooler. Covered by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen ground meat thawing in standing water. Water faucet turned on.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.