Mesa Latina Cuisine Restaurant

5327 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Mesa Latina Cuisine Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. Mesa Latina Cuisine Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

By comparison, the average Zephyrhills facility scores 83, putting Mesa Latina Cuisine Restaurant on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm), operator diluted to comply. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans in walk in cooler.

02C-02-5

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on property.

33-23-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Employee removed boxes of oil from floor in storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed drink from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around the top section of the door of the walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed towel from underneath cutting boards in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - unwashed produce over peeled plantains, operator moved produce to bottom **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Nov 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mesa Latina Cuisine Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mesa Latina Cuisine Restaurant on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Mesa Latina Cuisine Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?

Mesa Latina Cuisine Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mesa Latina Cuisine Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mesa Latina Cuisine Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mesa Latina Cuisine Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mesa Latina Cuisine Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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