TAZIKI'S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE
216 S MAGNOLIA DR #102, Tallahassee FL 32301
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purse and jacket stored in dry storage on top of box containing Red Peppers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of clear containers stored on floor in dry storage.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Falafel dough thawing in handwashing sink next to dish machine.
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.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes wet nesting on drying rack in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door to ice machine in disrepair.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of peroxide no label.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. GM disposed of cutting boards.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of ice machine broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed seals on exposed coolers with mold like substance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in working container, no label.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with visor on but hair down and hanging.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in working container no label, GM placed label.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed bag of outside source ice stored in establishments ice machine See stop sale.
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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sanitizing cloths in back prep area table.
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.