Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060018814
Restaurant Name Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe
Phone Number +17046555057
Last Inspection Date 2018-01-22
Last Inspection Score 97

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2019-01-11 followup
2019-01-04 93 routine
2018-07-20 95 routine
2018-01-30 followup
2018-01-22 97 routine
2017-11-07 94 routine
2017-07-27 95 routine
2017-06-02 followup
2017-05-23 95 routine
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2019-01-04 45 4-205.10 food equipment, certification and classification - c - observed white household use domestic freezer used in kitchen. ensure proper commercial equipment is used. equipment shall be used according to manufacturers specifications. repeat.4-501.11 g
2019-01-04 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed pans being wet stacked on dry storage rack.
2019-01-04 41 3-304.12 store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135f or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. observed tongs stored in soiled area of grill. improvement made since previous in
2019-01-04 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed absorbent towel stabilizing cutting boards.
2019-01-04 38 2-402.11 effectiveness-hair restraints - c - observed food handler not wearing hair restraint while preparing food.
2019-01-04 37 3-307.11 miscellaneous sources of contamination - c - observed bagged ice stored in ice machine with ice. separate to prevent any soil from handling of bag or storage of bag. observed food employee washing unwashed vegetable next to pan of ready to eat, c
2019-01-04 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf - observed recently prepared cut melon and pasta cooling in deep covered containers
2019-01-04 21 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -p - observed pans of fish and chicken prepared on wednesday according to staff and not date marked in walk
2019-01-04 14 4-602.11 equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency - observed soda nozzles accumulating soil. ensure that nozzles are cleaned at required frequency. improvement made since previous inspection.
2019-01-04 12 3-402.11 and 3-402.12 provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -pf- observed no letter of guarantee / parasite destruction for salmon from gordon foods, item code #691462 that was served to consu
2019-01-04 6 2-301.12. follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands. -p - observed 1 food employee not vigorously rub hands for 10 to 15 seconds when washing and then pro
2019-01-04 1 2-102.12 pic shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. observed no certified pic on site upon arrival. cdi by instruction.
2018-07-20 4 2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed an employee beverage stored over single-service articles.
2018-07-20 6 2-301.14 when to wash - p - observed 2 employees touch garbage can then equipment without washing their hands after touching garbage can. cdi, employees washed their hands.
2018-07-20 14 4-602.11 clean the equipment and utensils used with tcs foods as required to avoid contamination. -p - observed food employee wash then sanitize equipment at 3 compartment sink before proceeding to use in contact with food and not use 3 compartment proper
2018-07-20 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf observed cut melon and pasta cooling in tightly covered containers in prep unit and
2018-07-20 34 4-203.11 food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees fahrenheit.-pf - observed 2 food thermometers not accurate to within + or - 2 degrees f. cdi, pic removed thermometers from use. replace if not able to be calibrated.
2018-07-20 35 3-602.11 food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the common name of the food, ingredients in descending order, quantity of contents, name and place of business and major food allergens. -pf - observed packaged pie on
2018-07-20 41 3-304.12 store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135f or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. observed tongs stored in soiled area of grill. observed container without handle
2018-07-20 45 4-205.10 food equipment, certification and classification - c - observed white household use domestic freezer used in kitchen. ensure proper commercial equipment is used. equipment shall be used according to manufacturers specifications.
2018-01-22 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed heavy residue built up in the spray arm at three compartment sink.
2018-01-22 43 4-904.11 display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. observed single service cups displayed next to cash register with lip contact surface stacked above dispenser top, exposing them to contamination. repeat.
2018-01-22 41 3-304.12 store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135f or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. observed scoop for sugar stored with handle down into product. repeat.
2018-01-22 36 6-202.15 protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. observed front door to facility open with no air curtain or screen at the beginning of inspection. cdi: door closed.
2018-01-22 26 7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf observed an unlabelled spray botle of glass cleaner on back shelving next to can wash. cdi: bottle labelled.
2018-01-22 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed greek dressing being held at room temperature adjacent to register. dressing contains a garlic and oil mixture and therefore has the potential to be a tcs food item. cdi: pic pl
2018-01-22 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -p observed three compartment sink dispensing sanitizer reading 0ppm qac. pic discovered that supply had been exhausted and that facility had no backup qac sanitizer. faci
2017-11-07 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed raw salmon in a sheet pan stored over top of cooked chicken on a speed rack. cdi: pic moved salmon to the bottom of speed rack beneath cooked items.
2017-11-07 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed soiled can opener blade, food processor blade, and scoop all stored as clean. cdi: all soiled items were removed from racks and sent for proper warewa
2017-11-07 17 3-403.11 reheat all tcs foods to 165f within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -p observed chicken cooked and cooled in walk in unit being reheated and pulled from grill at 121f for hot holding. cdi: ehs intervened and had employee reheat c
2017-11-07 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf observed cooked chicken from the day before in cold drawer with no date marking. facility puts dates on plastic wrap but not on pans, and wh
2017-11-07 35 3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. observed two squeeze bottles on cook line with no labels to indicate contents. facility has greatly improved labelling, as all shak
2017-11-07 43 4-904.11 display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. observed two stacks of single service cups next to cash register displayed with lip contact surface exposed.
2017-11-07 41 3-304.12 store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135f or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. observed knivesbeing stored in space betwen prep sink and wall on back prep line.
2017-11-07 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed metal pans wet stacked on drying rack adjacent to dish machine. repeat.
2017-11-07 38 2-303.11 remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. a plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. observed employees working with food on cook line while wearing wristbands. repeat.
2017-07-27 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed multiple metal pans wet stacked on drying racks adjacent to dishmachine.
2017-07-27 38 . 2-303.11 remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. a plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. observed food employee at grill working wearing a bracelet. repeat.
2017-07-27 35 3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. observed multiple squeeze bottles and spice shakers on cook line with no labels to indicate contents.
2017-07-27 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf observed slaw cooling in a unit designated for holding and tomatoes cooling in a ti
2017-07-27 22 3-501.19 provide and follow written procedures for foods held using time as a public health control (tphc). clearly mark foods with begin and end times. all food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -p/pf observed that pic could not produce
2017-07-27 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p observed rice hot holding at 130f in heat well on line. cdi: rice was reheated to 168f in oven and placed back on the line. repeat.
2017-07-27 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed veggie dicer and hand held peeler stored as clean with visible food debris on them, as well as metal pans stored as clean with sticker residue on them
2017-07-27 6 2-301.14 wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses. -p observed grill employee changing gloves without washing hands. cdi: pic immediately addressed the issue without ehs intervention. employee was instructed to wash hands when changing glo
2017-05-23 18 3-501.14(a) quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135f to 70f; and within a total of 6 hours from 135f to 45f. -p - observed lettuce reading 59f at 4 hours of cooling. product was not cooling properly to allow for a proper decrease in temperature.
2017-05-23 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p - 0pts - observed chicken reading 97f in over head hot holding unit. cdi- discarded.
2017-05-23 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p - observed feta and balsamic dressing (in house) and salsa (in house) left on counter with no temperature control reading 60-75f. cdi - items discarded.
2017-05-23 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf - observed several items on the make top unit line, in the walk in cooler, and in reach ins not labeled. verification required for labeling.
2017-05-23 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf - 0 pts - observed two menus onsite. one menu had all the required consumer advisory information but the other did
2017-05-23 46 4-302.14 sanitizing solutions, testing devices - pf - observed no test strips for chlorine dish machine.verification required.
2017-05-23 35 3-602.11 food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the common name of the food, ingredients in descending order, quantity of contents, name and place of business and major food allergens. -pf - 0pts - observed grab and
2017-05-23 38 2-303.11 prohibition-jewelry - c - 0pts - observed employee working with food with watches and bracelets.
2017-05-23 43 4-903.11(a) store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. - 0pts - observed to go containers stored under paper towel dispenser where it is exposed to continuous splash. cdi - moved. recommend m
2017-05-23 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf - observed dicer, can opener, and several plates soiled. cdi- placed in warewashing areas to be cleaned.
2017-05-23 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf - 0 pt - observed lettuce being cooled in large deep containers. observed tomatoes
2017-05-23 2 2-103.11(m) ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -pf - 0 pts - observed the pic some what knowledgeable of the employee health policy but no policy on site. ensure that all employ
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This data was provided by Mecklenburg County, Environmental Health inspections and last updated on Jan 17, 2019. Dataset contains 2631 restaurants inspected in Mecklenburg County.

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