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Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine

3596 Kinhega Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32312
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.

Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta at 55°, chicken at 45°. Iced during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Oct 2, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Books available test not taken. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach/ricotta 49°F, cheese 48°F, put in walk-in to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Wait station. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan of food in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
67
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta at 48°F. Changed position of product in cooler and added ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At pizza station.
14-01-5
64
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing produce.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored in mop sink. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cloths removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan of shrimp on floor in walk in cooler. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing at room temperature, put under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
86
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Spray on shelf above prep area.
41-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dishwasher, mopped during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
82
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon at 53°, less than 4 hours per operator, put in freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pie in walk-in cooler. Covered during inspection.
08B-12-5
82
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw mollusks over uncovered butter. Properly stored during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in cheese.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.
12B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine.

How does Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine 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 Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.

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