Mestizo
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
70
Score
Mestizo appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. On Sep 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Bay Harbor Islands average 76, so Mestizo trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in double door reach in cooler in kitchen.
08A-04-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in second floor storage room showing water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on floor in second floor storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter.
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service cups stored on floor in second floor storage room.
25-05-4
70
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Sep 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements. Manager signed employee agreements during licensing inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
61
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. observed restaurant open and prepping food with an expired license **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Observed license is still delinquent and establishment is open to the public. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front hand sink with running water at 82 F. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sushi and sashimi on the menu not identified as raw items. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Menu has a general consumer advisory, but it doesn't identify the raw or undercooked items. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quat test kit when using quaternary ammonium at the 3 compartment sink and chlorine test kit for chemical dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Missing test kits ( quat and chlorine) **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee with more than 2 months without food handler training: Raul ( 3 months), Jesus ( 8 months). - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Not training provided. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restrain. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restrain. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen method for raw animal food ( raw chicken, raw beef and octopus) without a HACCP and food is kept inside vacuum package for more than 48 hrs. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Establishment has not submitted HACCP. **Time Extended**
03G-54-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with excessive marks. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Observed groove cutting boards on premises. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mestizo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mestizo on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mestizo?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mestizo.
How does Mestizo compare to other restaurants in Bay Harbor Islands?
Mestizo most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bay Harbor Islands average of 76.
Has Mestizo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mestizo have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mestizo 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 Mestizo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mestizo is inspected around two times per year on average.
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