Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
45
Score
Across the available record, Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 4, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
45
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe spray bottle containing bleach without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observe ceiling tile missing in prep area.
36-36-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing from mop sink. Manager placed drain cover back on drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks on prep tables in kitchen area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in door cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing salmon in prep sink in tub of water Employee turned water on salmon. Manager had employee remove the slmon and place in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed, wet mop, not stored properly to dry. Manager stored mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salmon (50F - Cold Holding); Raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken kabobs (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (50F - Cold Holding) in drawer cooler under grill. Drawer cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Employee stated all foods were replaced around 2pm. Employee will remove all TCS foods and place in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Observed drawer cooler with beef at 50F in drawer cooler since 10am. See stop sale Observed drawer cooler with lamb at 50F in drawer cooler since 10am. See stop sale Chicken kabobs at 52F, chicken strips at 50F , beef at 51F and lamb at 51F brought out 2 hours prior. Employee was able to place items back in walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salmon (50F - Cold Holding); Raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken kabobs (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (50F - Cold Holding) in drawer cooler under grill. Drawer cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Employee stated all foods were replaced around 2pm. Employee will remove all TCS foods and place in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
86
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink with back flow device incorrectly installed before chemical side of splitter. Back flow device is needs on the non chemical side of splitter. Manager was able to remove and install vacuum breaker properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager placed labels on spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Kelly Decker Food manager certification expired 10-25-2023.
53A-03-7
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink. Manager placed cover over drain at mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket on box of soda in service area near entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed towel from cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
58
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled chicken (111-120F) in warm holding cabinet in salad station. Manager stated chicken was cooked 15 minutes ago and placed in warmer to hold hot. Employee reheated chicken to 189F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Chicken 131F in warm holding cabinet in salad station. Manager stated chicken was cooked appropriately 15 minutes ago and voluntarily discarded chicken. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
86
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sanitizer solution is at 0ppm. Manager remade solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled chicken (111-120F) in warm holding cabinet in salad station. Manager stated chicken was cooked 15 minutes ago and placed in warmer to hold hot. Employee reheated chicken to 189F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on added spitter on NON CHEMICAL SIDE where black hose is attached
29-42-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Certified manager lacks knowledge of the big 6. Reviewed with manager and emailed her big 6 handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment has no written clean up procedures for vomiting and diarrhea. Reviewed with manager and emailed her clean up handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Manager did not provided proof of any employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cook line Sanitizer solution bucket is at 0ppm. Manager remade solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor at the end of the cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
43
Aug 9, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Operator unable to provide farm raise documentation for salmon. Salmon is server undercooked. Operator provided aquaculture documentation **Corrected On-Site**
01D-08-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor at the end of the cook line.
36-64-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cook cutting u washed potatoes in front prep counter. Reviewed policy with employee
08B-39-4
78
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe.
How does Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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