TAZIKIS MEDITERRANEAN CAFE
2905 SW 42ND STREET, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352-372-1301
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 15 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: in the first cold make table, basil pesto, made today before 10:00am, 51. Observed: on the front line, far end cold make table: Basil pesto 47, aioli pesto 47, cut tomato 45, melon 47, hummus 46. Ice bags were added to each item. The grill is immediately across from the make table.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Seam edge severely dented on can of jalapeños on shelf in back storage area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Seam edge severely dented on can of jalapeños on shelf in back storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine chute soiled with mold-like substances and old.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine backsplash around nozzles soiled with mold-like substances.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on clean bins on storage rack across from ice machine.
Mar 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed : the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine, even after priming. A tech was called to repair the unit. 3 compartment sink was already set up for ware washing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the can opener blade with dried food debris on the blade. ALSO, the sweet tea nozzle has buildup in the cone.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed : some certificates were copied to card stock.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed : cookies and baklava packaged on site, no label was found on any of the grab n go on the half wall. Labels may be on the next truck.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : in the dining area the outside of the ice chute and surrounding area are soiled.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : a stained cutting board on the front line. ALSO, the shroud for the ice maker is soiled.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed : some card stock copies have been made of the full size and wallet size certificates.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : an employee drink bottle on the cover for the ice making machine.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed : macadamia cookies and baklava placed on the 1/2 wall on the way to the register for self service, lacking the required labeling.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed : quaternary ammonia (250ppm)sanitizer buckets stored next to plastic wrap on the lower shelf on the front line. ALSO, in the kitchen, a sanitizer bucket, quaternary ammonia (250ppm) was stored next pet to clean dishes on the lower shelf of the prep table.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the bottom reach-in cooler of the pita make area has an accumulation of food debris. ALSO, the front line white cutting board is stained.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed: multiple non original copies, with multiple blank non original copies on hand.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed: in the soda closet, the water filter is dated 12-7-2023.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 3 hood filters missing from the hood system.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed: macadamia nut cookies, chocolate chip cookies and baklava lacking required information for grab n go items on the front wall.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed 0 ppm for chlorine in the dish wash machine. A fresh container of sanitizer was added, and achieved 100 ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed: a printed to go bag was placed in the ice maker bin, touching ice used for human consumption. The bag was removed and the surrounding ice was discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with dried food debris on the blade. This was moved to dish.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: 1 employee over 60 days, no proof of training. A.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the front line floor drain tile area is missing small pieces of tile.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed: the last inspection was not available for review.
Aug 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the first cold make table, basil pesto, made today before 10:00am, 51. Observed: on the front line, far end cold make table: Basil pesto 47, aioli pesto 47, cut tomato 45, melon 47, hummus 46. Ice bags were added to each item. The grill is immediately across from the make table.
Jul 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
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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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. Observed: 0 ppm at the dish wash machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the first cold make table, basil pesto, made today before 10:00am, 51°. Observed: on the front line, far end cold make table: Basil pesto 47, aioli pesto 47, cut tomato 45, melon 47, hummus 46. Ice bags were added to each item. The grill is immediately across from the make table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with dried food debris on the blade. This was disassembled for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken* ALSO, the sweet tea nozzle has build up.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: the cove tile by the back door is missing.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed: grab n go clear clamshells on the front line half wall, lacking required labeling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the grey Y ice activator is soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: raw beef stored over bulk feta cheese in the walk-in cooler. The feta was moved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with dried food on the blade. This was brought to dish for cleaning.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed: all current certifications are paper copies of SafeStaff.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed: lack of a covered receptacle in the women,s restroom.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed: 2 grab n go items on the front line 3/4 wall, no product label.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table across from grill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice water in hand washing sink across from ice machine.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter in soda closet not changed within a year, dated 2/3/22
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Tile missing next to back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill greasy. Gaskets of cook line reach-in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on dish rack across from dish machine.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket next to front counter hand washing sink, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm.
Aug 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the make table across from the flattop, lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); hummus (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (44F - Cold Holding); pasta (44F - Cold Holding); melon (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (42F - Cold Holding); spicy hummus (47F - Cold Holding); hummus (45F - Cold Holding); hummus (45F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener blade with dried food debris. ALSO, the lid for the flip top on the cook line, right side of the unit has an accumulation of food debris.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed the quaternary amonia test kit lacks a color chart.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed: the water filter in the soda closet, the filter was changed over a year ago.
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk sodas stored on the floor in the closet.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed: baklava on the front line customer side, lacking the information noted above.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets are soiled. Also the dining area ice chute is soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed the front line reach-in cooler with standing water inside.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed lids in the walk-in cooler having chips and broken corners.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed: lack of a label salt.
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.