La Mezapena

6222 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

La Mezapena's latest score of 61 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beans and pico stored in glass cooler 55f, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Freezer thawing 30f, power outages issues but currently has power
03A-05-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
61
Jan 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Mezapena last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Mezapena on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does La Mezapena compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

La Mezapena most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has La Mezapena's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Mezapena have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Mezapena means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.