Mesa Latina Cuisine

4450 Pet Ln Ste 107, Lutz, FL 33559
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Mesa Latina Cuisine, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 21, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Lutz average 80, so Mesa Latina Cuisine trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw pork over bag of plantains in vertical cooler, operator move pork down **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Jan 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mesa Latina Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mesa Latina Cuisine on file is from Aug 21, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Mesa Latina Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Mesa Latina Cuisine most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 80.

Has Mesa Latina Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mesa Latina Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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