Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe in Gainesville
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2905 Sw 42nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32608Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe in Gainesville has accumulated 103 violations across 28 inspections since 2017, averaging 3.7 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fire safety violations or disciplinary actions. Inspections show a pattern of warnings followed by compliant callbacks, with the most recent inspection in March 2026 showing full compliance after a warning the previous month. The top recurring violations involve consumer advisories, outer opening protection, and chemical storage.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe in Gainesville last inspected?
- Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe in Gainesville had?
- Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe in Gainesville has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe in Gainesville find?
- Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe in Gainesville was most recently inspected on August 3, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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