TAZIKIS MEDITERRANEAN CAFE receives B in Gwinnett County health inspection

1. 01

   Food-contact surface sanitation

   Item 4-2B ↗

   *****SECOND CONSECUTIVE REPEAT VIOLATION****** Observed that the ice bin at the drive-thru window had an accumulation of black, mold like buildup in the bottom left corner. Observed that that inside rear wall of the ice machine had a black, mold-like build-up. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize by 11/6/2026.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .05(7)(a)1

   *****SECOND CONSECUTIVE REPEAT VIOLATION****** Observed that the ice bin at the drive-thru window had an accumulation of black, mold like buildup in the bottom left corner. Observed that that inside rear wall of the ice machine had a black, mold-like build-up. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Clean and sanitize by 11/6/2026.

   Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
2. 02

   Cooling time and temperature

   Item 6-1C ↗

   Observed cooked chicken breasts that did not cool to 70F or below within 2 hours. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: 1) within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); and 2) within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: 4 pans of chicken discarded.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .04(6)(d)

   Observed cooked chicken breasts that did not cool to 70F or below within 2 hours. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: 1) within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); and 2) within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: 4 pans of chicken discarded.

   Official report · Item 6-1C ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
3. 03

   Warewashing facilities and test strips

   Item 15B ↗

   Observed that the facility did not have test strips available to check the concentration of quaternary ammonium sanitizers in the facility. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (or ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Correct by 11/6/26.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .05(3)(h),(i)

   Observed that the facility did not have test strips available to check the concentration of quaternary ammonium sanitizers in the facility. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (or ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Correct by 11/6/26.

   Official report · Item 15B ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
4. 04

   Equipment cleanliness

   Item 15C ↗

   Observed that there was an accumulation of debris along the upper edge of the dishwashing machine. Observed that there was a heavy accumulation of dust along the stainless steel between the paper towel dispenser and the grill. Observed that there was an accumulation of grease and buildup on the surfaces of the ovens across from the vegetable sink. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency great enough to prevent accumulation of food residues. (C) Corrective Actions: Clean surfaces by 11/6/26.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .05(7)(d)

   Observed that there was an accumulation of debris along the upper edge of the dishwashing machine. Observed that there was a heavy accumulation of dust along the stainless steel between the paper towel dispenser and the grill. Observed that there was an accumulation of grease and buildup on the surfaces of the ovens across from the vegetable sink. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency great enough to prevent accumulation of food residues. (C) Corrective Actions: Clean surfaces by 11/6/26.

   Official report · Item 15C ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.

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