Kairos Mediterranean

1415 Timberlake Rd Ste 422, Tallahassee, FL 32312
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Kairos Mediterranean nine times, with records going back to 2022. Kairos Mediterranean was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Kairos Mediterranean's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled peppers hot holding at 106°. Removed from steam table and reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front line.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cutting board.
31A-09-4
64
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. < 50 ppm.
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter chicken 117,131, steam table peppers 112, onions 117, lamb 123, manager pulled items to reheat to 165°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Green cutting board with mold - like substance in kitchen area .
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in prep area with cutting boards over it.
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor and then moved on to the counter then back to the floor. Location area is in the prep area.
21-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys on counter in the back by three compartment sink.
40-06-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Spoons on shelving next to three compartment sink.
24-05-4
67
Oct 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over cut veggies. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on ice maker. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of peppers. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 120, meatballs at 113, less than 4 hours per operator , chicken reheated to 168, meatballs reheated to 177. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
86
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by veggie slicer.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on food service counter.
40-06-5
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kairos Mediterranean last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kairos Mediterranean on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kairos Mediterranean?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kairos Mediterranean.

How does Kairos Mediterranean compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Kairos Mediterranean most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Kairos Mediterranean's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kairos Mediterranean have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kairos Mediterranean means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Kairos Mediterranean inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kairos Mediterranean is inspected around two times per year on average.