North Druid Hills, DeKalb County

TAZIKI'S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE

3027 N DRUID HILLS ROAD, SUITE 10 ATLANTA, GA 30329

Food
Latest score
96
Nov 19, 2025
City
North Druid Hills
County
DeKalb
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed debris build-up along the blade of the side table can opener stored as clean during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC cleaned and placed inside the dish machine during time of inspection

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 863 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cucumber tomato salad, pasta salad, falafel mix, tilapia, raw shrimp and cooked chicken holding at temperatures above 41*F. CA: Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC discarded and replaced food items during time of inspection, cooked chicken was cooled down

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee cooking with bracelets on. CA: Advised PIC except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Employee removed jewelry and washed hands during time of inspection

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cutting boards heavily stained. CA: Advised PIC utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. COS: PIC discarded cutting boards during time of inspection

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 924 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a broom and dust pan blocking the hand sink next to the prep station during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC a handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: PIC relocated the items during time of inspection

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed plastic containers stored on the dish rack while wet. CA: Advised PIC equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

  1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

  2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed metal containers of cutlery stored above the prep table on the front service line with debris present in direct contact with the mouth portion during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. 3. Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, single-service articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact shall be furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. COS: PIC instructed food employee to wash, rinse and sanitize the containers and utensils during time of inspection, employee complied

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed cutting boards heavily stained. CA: Advised PIC utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. COS: PIC discarded cutting boards during time of inspection

Apr 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 905 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed debris build-up along the blade of the side table can opener stored as clean during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC cleaned and placed inside the dish machine during time of inspection

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed metal container with debris accumulation in direct contact with spoons, knives and forks. CA: Advised PIC . Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC washed rinsed and sanitized items during time of inspection

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed plastic containers stored on the dish rack while wet. CA: Advised PIC on proper air drying before stacking

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cutting boards heavily stained. CA: Advised PIC utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. COS: PIC discarded cutting boards during time of inspection

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris underneath cooking equipment on the front food service line. CA: Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Oct 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 865 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival observed no Servsafe posted in public view. CA: Advised PIC The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. COS: PIC provided and posted documentation during time of inspection

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food debris build-up along the blade of the side table can opener during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC cleaned and placed inside the dish machine during time of inspection

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed 2 metal pans of cooked chicken and 1 container of cooked pasta cooling with plastic wrap and lids inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC on proper cooling methods, COS: PIC uncovered items during time of inspection to allow air-flow

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Upon arrival observed expired 2023 food service permit posted in public view. CA: Advised PIC to obtain and post the most current permit in public view

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed metal containers stacked wet during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking