Mesa's BBQ
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Mesa's BBQ stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 20 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Hialeah average 75, so Mesa's BBQ is doing better than most peers. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: 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**
35B-01-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
90
Mar 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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**
22-02-4
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**
16-08-4
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**
36-34-5
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**
24-05-4
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**
50-09-4
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**
35B-01-4
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**
05-09-4
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**
14-73-4
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**
35B-13-4
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**
08B-12-5
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**
36-27-5
52
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 8 major violations. 29 minor violations.
View 46 violations
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**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 red pepper dented cans on dry storage shelf at kitchen area. **Warning**
01B-01-4
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**
12A-10-4
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**
35A-02-7
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**
14-31-5
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**
08A-05-6
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**
01B-13-4
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**
01B-02-5
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**
03B-01-6
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**
03C-89-4
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**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink at kitchen sink hen area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine at coffee station next to front counter. **Warning**
14-14-4
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**
02C-02-5
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**
16-08-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink next to bathrooms and kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-06-4
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**
41-17-4
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**
22-20-5
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**
14-01-5
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**
36-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
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**
36-34-5
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**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
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**
14-09-4
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**
12B-07-4
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**
40-06-5
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**
13-02-4
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**
35B-01-4
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**
36-22-4
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**
10-08-5
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**
10-17-4
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**
10-07-4
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**
14-34-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed inside oven room in front of walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-73-4
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**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed unwashed oranges on top of orange machine at front counter. **Warning**
08B-39-4
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**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed on window at kitchen hen area. **Warning**
35B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers and cups stored on the floor at storage area on second floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
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**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with **Warning**
36-27-5
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**
21-12-4
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**
02D-01-5
3
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant operating with licensed expired. Informed operator to renew license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can with paint on shelf above sour orange bottles at storage room on back. Operator removed paint and stored away from food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pot with cooked black beans prepared yesterday at 7:00 am according to cook, no date marked operator placed date labeled on pot. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen next to dry storage shelf **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in cooler with ice. Operator placed scoop with handle above ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on vertical cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard boxes on floor inside freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard boxes used to line shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on vertical reach in cooler torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in exterior door next to large oven **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
47
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed gallon of chlorine on top of prep table next to meat slicer, at prep room, Employee stored bleach on bottom shelf under table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on side doors to outside gaps underneath doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with sour orange marinade, stored on the floor at back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall across from walk in cooler, next to side door.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler at kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in second walk in cooler, raw pork and cooked pork belly no covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
55
Nov 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen 3 comp sink hose connected no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle containing sanitizer no labeled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen red cutting board grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee serving food, no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed some light tubes at kitchen and inside walk in cooler no shielded. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler, cooked pork belly, cooked pork ribs, marinated chicken, cooked black beans, no covered. Employee cover all food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep tables at kitchen, cleaning towels no stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
61
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork belly inside trash bags before frying at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed pork belly inside trash bags before frying at kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed veggie shopper, can opener and cut boards soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed veggie shopper, can opener and cut boards soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
74
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
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**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork belly inside trash bags before frying at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
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**
08A-05-6
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**
29-34-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed veggie shopper, can opener and cut boards soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
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**
11-26-1
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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with pork sandwiches and cooked pork belly inside walk in cooler and freezer no covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
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**
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling on hallway by walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on doors to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on hallway at storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall across from walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-24-5
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**
10-08-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside both walk in coolers shelves soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on top of preparation table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
20
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box stored on hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed box from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans prepared on Monday, according to manager, cooked pork belly and portioned Raw beef, according to manager prepared the day before no date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser at 3 compartment sink no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler at kitchen torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed trough out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed at light shields at kitchen.
38-12-4
47
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork shoulder (121F - Hot Holding)stored inside hot box unit in prep area. Operator reheated at 190F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut fruits stored inside a thank you.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bottle stored inside hand washing sink net to the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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/. Observed 6 employees working with no certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located next to the 3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located next to the 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located in the kitchen area next to grill.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork should being thawing at room temperature. Operator moved pork shoulder to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top of prep table in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mesa's BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mesa's BBQ on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mesa's BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mesa's BBQ.
How does Mesa's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Mesa's BBQ most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 75.
Has Mesa's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mesa's BBQ have averaged around 20 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mesa's BBQ 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's BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mesa's BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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