Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe stretching back to 2022. Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Panama City restaurants, the typical score is 83; Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Approximately 4 live, small flying insects found in the ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Upon callback, approximately three live, small flying insects found in the ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Upon callback, approximately four live, small flying insects found in the ware washing area, underneath three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Upon callback, approximately three live, small flying insects found in the ware washing area, underneath three compartment sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Approximately 4 live, small flying insects found in the ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Upon callback, approximately three live, small flying insects found in the ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Upon callback, approximately four live, small flying insects found in the ware washing area, underneath three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Upon callback, water in handwashing sinks at 64F. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Upon callback, water in handwashing sink next to preparation table adjacent to ware washing area reached 86F in over two minutes, and handwashing sink next to salad station on cooking line with fluctuating temperatures, being 72F the highest temperature reached. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
78
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Approximately 4 live, small flying insects found in the ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Upon callback, approximately three live, small flying insects found in the ware washing area. **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Upon callback, water in handwashing sinks at 64F. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
78
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
45
Jul 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation.
12A-10-4
Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated dust In back prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above oven in back prep area.
23-03-4
78
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in dish area.
27-16-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside; back door to kitchen.
35B-01-4
86
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Observed shrimp stored in ice with no drain pan.
08B-31-4
74
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine, 0ppm quaternary sanitizer. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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 **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - 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
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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.
53B-09-4
Basic - 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.
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob broken on Hand wash sink by dish pit.
29-08-4
45
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe.
How does Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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