TAZIKI'S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE

5 findings recorded on Jun 23, 2026. 3 marked corrected on site.

1. Violation recordedItem 11A ↗

   Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

   Observed pasta salad and veggie mix prepared at 11:30AM cooling inside the reach-in cooler on the front line covered tightly with plastic wrap. CA: Advised PIC 1.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)

   Observed pasta salad and veggie mix prepared at 11:30AM cooling inside the reach-in cooler on the front line covered tightly with plastic wrap. CA: Advised PIC 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Food employee uncovered product and placed them inside the walk-in cooler to continue to cooling process Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 11A ↗

   Marked corrected on site

2. Violation recordedItem 12A ↗

   Food storage and contamination

   Observed a premade plastic container of pasta salad stored directly inside of a metal container of pasta salad inside the prep top cooler on the front service line. CA: Advised PIC Contamination (C) (z) Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(z)

   Observed a premade plastic container of pasta salad stored directly inside of a metal container of pasta salad inside the prep top cooler on the front service line. CA: Advised PIC Contamination (C) (z) Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. COS: PIC discarded the product during time of inspection Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 12A ↗

   Marked corrected on site

3. Violation recordedItem 14B ↗

   Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

   Observed dishes stacked while wet on the dish rack. CA: Advised PIC Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: in a self-draining position that allows air drying New Violation.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

   Code 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4

   Observed dishes stacked while wet on the dish rack. CA: Advised PIC Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: in a self-draining position that allows air drying New Violation.

   Official report · Item 14B ↗

   Correction status not recorded

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.