MESA'S BBQ

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer machine soiled on top of table in front of ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-28: Observed slicer machine soiled on top of table in front of ice machine. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed three compartment to small for big pots stored all around kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-28: Observed three compartment to small for big pots stored all around kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air conditioner ceiling vents with cardboard soiled at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-28: Observed air conditioner ceiling vents with cardboard soiled at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted hanging on top of kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-28: Observed clean pots not inverted hanging on top of kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-28: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the door at oven room in front of walk in cooler and on door in front of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-28: Observed gap on the door at oven room in front of walk in cooler and on door in front of walk in freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-28: Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed inside oven room in front of walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-28: Observed inside oven room in front of walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed on window at kitchen hen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-28: Observed on window at kitchen hen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several containers of raw pork, raw chicken and cooked pork not covered inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-28: Observed raw pork not covered inside walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-28: Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area. Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked pork (53F - Cooling) on shelf inside walk in cooler at 9:38am. As per operator pork was cooked and kept since 11pm the night before inside oven and was moved inside walk in cooler at 9 am this morning. Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 red pepper dented cans on dry storage shelf at kitchen area. Warning

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation touching his pants and touching single service containers at front counter without washing hands. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 6 flying insects flying at front counter area next to orange machine. Also observed 6 flying insects flying inside orange juice machine at front counter. Also observed 2 flying insects landing on 2 pieces of bread on top of preparation table at front area. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork inside non food grade bag on shelf at walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat goat meat inside shelf at walk in freezer. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 flying insects landing on 2 pieces of bread on top of preparation table at front area. Also observed approximately 200 pounds of pre cooked pork belly inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer with no written procedures approved by the division. As per operator prepared 2 days ago at a temperature of 130F to 135F. Stop sale issued. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked pork (53F - Cooling) on shelf inside walk in cooler at 9:38am. As per operator pork was cooked and kept since 11pm the night before inside oven and was moved inside walk in cooler at 9 am this morning. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Yuca (126F - Hot Holding) Assorted croquettes (96F - Hot Holding); Cooked whole pork (105F - Hot Holding); Cooked Pork (116F - Hot Holding); Baked Chicken (116F - Hot Holding); Baked pork belly (126F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hours. Warning

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed approximately 200 pounds of pre cooked pork belly inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer with no written procedures approved by the division. As per operator prepared 2 days ago at a temperature of 130F to 135F. Stop sale issued. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer machine soiled on top of table in front of ice machine. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink at kitchen sink hen area. Warning

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine at coffee station next to front counter. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several food containers inside walk in coolers, reach in cooler and walk in freezer with no labeled. As per operator prepared 2 days ago. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed three compartment to small for big pots stored all around kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink next to bathrooms and kitchen area. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 1 detergent spray bottle not identified next to preparation table at kitchen area. Also observed 1 detergent spray bottle under coffee station not identified at coffee station next to front counter. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance next to walk in cooler at back area. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside spice container on shelf on top of preparation table in front of grill at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor at oven room in front of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air conditioner ceiling vents with cardboard soiled at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted hanging on top of kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 1 groove cutting board on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water cup on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Warning

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with hair restraint not effective at front counter. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the door at oven room in front of walk in cooler and on door in front of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor under dry storage shelve next to reach in cooler at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice bucket on top of preparation table at coffee station. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knives stored between wall and equipment next to oven at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils stored inside standing water at 84F next to oven at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed ice machine interior with rust accumulation inside room next to walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed inside oven room in front of walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed unwashed oranges on top of orange machine at front counter. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled next to dry storage shelf at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed on window at kitchen hen area. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers and cups stored on the floor at storage area on second floor. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several containers of raw pork, raw chicken and cooked pork not covered inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloth no top of preparation table not stored inside sanitizer solution at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled on top of hot holding unit inside oven room in front of walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees touching clothing, no hand washing or gloves change. Manager coached employees on prop hand wash and glove use. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork belly inside trash bags before frying at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw beef stored over an open con with cooked pork belly, inside walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on a faucet next to kit do to the storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed veggie shopper, can opener and cut boards soiled. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork belly inside walk in coolers according to cook prepared two days ago, no date labeled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling on hallway by walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen torn. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on doors to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on hallway at storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall across from walk in freezer. Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine on back of storage area. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with pork sandwiches and cooked pork belly inside walk in cooler and freezer no covered. Warning

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed trough out kitchen and storage areas including walk in freezers and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside both walk in coolers shelves soiled with food debris. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on top of preparation table at kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside (Walk in cooler no1); raw beef (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47°F - Cold Holding). As per operator food items prepared today and raw protein received today at 11:00 am. Operator removed items to another walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork chicharron (100°F - Hot Holding)

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed raw shrimp and fish stored over peeled and cut watermelon in the freezer. Operator rearranged at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken on steam table per operator, has been there less than 1 hour at 117°F, operator removed from steam table and reheated in kitchen oven until internal temperature reached 167°F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in the ice maker located in back of restaurant in covered area. Warning

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed ice maker and rotational oven located in an outdoors area not protected. Warning

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed roasting pans stored outside of restaurant. Operator brought them inside to the warewashing area for cleaning and then storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gasket on walk in cooler is damaged. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on side door leading from storage area to parking lot. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer. Warning

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine located in back of restaurant in an outside but covered area. Operator moved to warewashing area for cleaning and correct storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in use tongs stored on top of soiled bin holding rice. Warning

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield, sleeve coatings or cover missing from fluorescent light in storage area. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets and handles on walk-in cooler and reach in kitchen cooler. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in kitchen reach in cooler next to grill. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed peeled and cut watermelon in freezer not covered for protection. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk-in cooler closest to the kitchen. Warning

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed on extinguisher located just inside the kitchen entrance from the dining room area.