TAZIKIS MEDITERRANEAN CAFE
103 W 23 ST STE E7, Panama City FL 32405 · 850-640-1380
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
DEC 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Approximately 4 live, small flying insects found in the ware washing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2026017890 | Feb 23, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use not removed from reduced oxygen package. Vacuum sealed salmon boxes placed in Walk in cooler for thawing. Still frozen solid at the time of inspection. Operator placed product back in chest freezer.
Cutting boards in cook line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Approximately 4 live, small flying insects found in the ware washing area.
Mar 3, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Approximately 4 live, small flying insects found in the ware washing area.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water in all the handwashing sinks in the establishment at 68F.
Feb 24, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Approximately 4 live, small flying insects found in the ware washing area.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water in all the handwashing sinks in the establishment at 68F.
Feb 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Approximately 4 live, small flying insects found in the ware washing area.
Employee in ware washing area washes hands with cold water.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs carton over cooked pasta in walk in cooler.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water in all the handwashing sinks in the establishment at 68F.
Employee at the prep area with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in the cheese container at the maketable next to handwashing sink on cooking line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Two sanitizer buckets stored next to pita chips container. Manager removed them and properly stored them at the time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler leaking into the floor in the cooking line's lowboy next to handwashing sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of sugar, salt and pepper in the prep area. Manager labeled them appropriately at the time of inspection.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above oven in back prep area.
Vents soiled with accumulated dust In back prep area.
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in dish area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside; back door to kitchen.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection 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. Mold like substance on customer self serve ice chute. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid.
Food stored in undrained ice. Observed shrimp stored in ice with no drain pan.
Aug 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Chlorine tested at 0ppm.
Jul 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Chlorine tested at 0ppm.
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
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
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
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.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob broken on Hand wash sink by dish pit.
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.