Mesa
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Mesa eight times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “working containers of food removed”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Mesa on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored on top of dish machine. Person in charge added label for bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored in back separated dry storage area. Person in charge added label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored under employee items area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on shelf above reach in cooler food items near kitchen exit. Employee removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Employee donned hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights with no shield closest to dish machine.
38-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored across from dish machine.
16-46-4
67
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 500+ppm stored on bottom shelf of prep table near wire racks.
41-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels stored at hand wash sink behind bar. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation and unable to provide proof of state approved food handler training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 containers of samosa stored in walk-in cooler prepared day prior with no protective coverings. Person in charge added lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw salmon thawing at room temperature on speed rack. Employee placed salmon in prep sink under cold running water.
06-01-5
55
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed containers of tomato based sauces with fresh garlic and oil added with date markings of 4/8.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed small ice machine stored in dry storage area added for convenience but not added to plans or submitted for plan review.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened container of pasteurized eggs with no date marking in standing reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed small ice machine in dry storage area with no hand wash sink nearby.
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quatanery ammonium solution used for sanitizer buckets but only chlorine test kits available. Person in charge found more quatanery ammonium test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 unsecured CO2 tanks stored in outside area near dry storage. Person in charge secured CO2 tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On duct tape used to repair frame of walk-in cooler door.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored on drying rack across from dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shields for lights in dry storage area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door. Soiled fan guards in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws on bar top within arms reach of bar guests. Person in charge moved straws to other side of bar. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple unlabeled containers of multiple different colored and variety of powdery substances throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
37
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees training expired. Both are working to renew currently. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Two ceiling tiles in kitchen area above prep table by fryer have holes. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on clean prep table in front of flip top cooler in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishwasher stacking clean dishes and containers on one another without letting air dry.
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish storage rack in kitchen, multiple clean containers have old labels. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Outside back door of establishment, walk in cooler has floor that is not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage room outside back door of establishment, spice container not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of condensed milk dented at seam in dry storage area. One can green beans dented at seam in kitchen. Operator discarded both. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in back dock area simultaneously handling a clean container with potatoes and vaping. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage area outside back door of establishment cleaning chemicals were on shelf next to sugar cane. Operator removed chemicals from shelf. Chemicals stored next to clean dish ware on table outside back door.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Green hose connected at back of restaurant did not have vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk that was opened two days ago per manager did not have date marking. Operator added date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager's certified food manager certification was expired per the manager. Another manager present at inspection had his that was not expired.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station in bar area had dirty dishes in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In two containers of flour in kitchen prep area scooper had no handle. Employee removed containers from flour. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks stored outside back door of establishment not secure.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Two ceiling tiles in kitchen has holes in them.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open can soda in kitchen area.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed jacket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Two containers of spices had scooper handle in direct contact with food. Employee removed handle from contact with food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean container in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. The walk in cooler located outside back door has flooring that is unsealed.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container in kitchen next to flat top did not have label. Manager added label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
26
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mesa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mesa on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mesa?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mesa.
How does Mesa compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Mesa most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Mesa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mesa have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mesa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mesa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mesa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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