Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine in Tallahassee
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3596 Kinhega Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32312Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine in Tallahassee accumulated 67 violations across 21 inspections between 2023 and October 2025, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection. Employee health reporting violations—including failures to exclude sick workers from food handling—appeared in 4 of the past 6 inspections, representing a persistent systemic issue. Hand washing violations were cited repeatedly across multiple inspections, including both proper technique and handwashing facility deficiencies. The facility received a complaint investigation on July 16, 2025 that documented 12 violations including three separate high-priority hand washing failures and three employee health reporting violations; an inspector issued a Warning and recommended an administrative complaint on May 29, 2025 after finding employee health reporting and food contact surface violations. Most recent inspections show improving compliance: a complaint investigation on September 24, 2025 resulted in a call back with extension pending after 3 violations, and a complaint investigation on October 2, 2025 resulted in call back with no violations found. No emergency closures are on record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages
Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 6 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine in Tallahassee last inspected?
- Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine in Tallahassee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine in Tallahassee are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine in Tallahassee had?
- Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine in Tallahassee has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine in Tallahassee find?
- Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
- No, Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine in Tallahassee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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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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