Meza

1780 Jake St, Orlando, FL 32814
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Meza has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 12 violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not able to find high temp test strips during inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
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. No proof of food handler training **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: No proof of employees training **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad make table grooved cut board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under and behind cooking equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of cranberry juice store on floor bar area Cases of oil floor by cook line hand sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door reach in by mop sink no ambient thermometer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator not able to find last inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled Drawers under broiler gaskets soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door reach in cooler Salmon 47° Chicken salad 47° Burger patties 46° Bagged chicken 46° Per operator from previous day **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired 4-1-26 and needs to be renewed **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over salmon back reach in cooler Operator moved ground beef **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 door reach in cooler by mop sink Salmon 47° Chicken salad 47° Burger patties 46° Bagged chicken 46° Per operator from previous day **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. No clean up plan Provided operator with form **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof any certified food manager certificate **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not able to find high temp test strips during inspection **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand sink cook line Employee provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. No proof of food handler training **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. No proof of employee reporting Provided operator with form, employees signed during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad make table grooved cut board **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under and behind cooking equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of cranberry juice store on floor bar area Cases of oil floor by cook line hand sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door reach in by mop sink no ambient thermometer **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator not able to find last inspection **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled Drawers under broiler gaskets soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
22
Feb 6, 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. -Can opener -soda nozzle at bar. Operator immediately cleaned ( corrected on site) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator completely removed from package. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment Under preptables **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Cans of marinara floor , sugar, case of beer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer at office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in chest freezer in office area -top of dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop in ice at bar. Operator removed removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
52
Jan 6, 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. -Can opener -soda nozzle at bar. Operator immediately cleaned ( corrected on site) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator completely removed from package. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment Under preptables **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Cans of marinara floor , sugar, case of beer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer at office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop in ice at bar. Operator removed removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in chest freezer in office area -top of dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
52
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener -soda nozzle at bar. Operator immediately cleaned ( corrected on site) **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator completely removed from package. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment Under preptables **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Cans of marinara floor , sugar, case of beer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer at office **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop in ice at bar. Operator removed removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in chest freezer in office area -top of dish machine **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ground beef over whole muscle beef in reach in cooler. Manager moved ground beef.. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed at triple sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for high temp dish machine
16-62-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle under sink no label
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to scoop Turnip. Manager removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted Operator inverted bucket **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large white board on make table.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on microwave next to clean dishes and on top of ice machine next to scoop.
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Pipe running through wall at exit door.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans stored on top of reach in cooler.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Soup in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter in front of microwave.. Operator removed cloth **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
39
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken over raw lamb in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler on cook line side: gyro meat, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce 46-52F less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately moved to cooler for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep cooler on cookline
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda gun nozzle at bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on microwave **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep cooler opposite side of cook line Door broken on prepcooler on cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in prep cooler opposite side of cookline Hood vents
23-03-4
41
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator lentil soup held in walk-in-cooler held for 2 days no date mark - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights between kitchen and bar cover off lights not shielded - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Operator said he took forms home. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator lentil soup held in walk-in-cooler held for 2 days no date mark - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights between kitchen and bar cover off lights not shielded - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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. Provided operator with form **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. Operator said he took forms home.
53B-01-5
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 operator with form. Had employee read, print, sign and date form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Per operator lentil soup held in walk-in-cooler held for 2 days no date mark
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of juice on floor in bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in water temping at 73° In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of oven on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights between kitchen and bar cover off lights not shielded
38-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - Raw chicken kebabs stored over unwashed eggplant and raw shrimp skewers stored above potatoes in walk in cooler. Advised operator to move raw foods to separate shelf away from produce.
08A-04-5
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. - Paperwork provided. **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. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - Make table on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. - Ventilation hood has slight buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - Portioned bags of raw chicken stored on top of commercially packaged beef in tall reach in freezer next to kitchen entrance.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cooler on cook line less than 4 hours: ; gyro meat (47-48F - Cold Holding); chopped tomato (45F - Cold Holding); tzaziki sauce (45F - Cold Holding). Advised operator to place tcs food items at bottom of cooler where Temperature was clocked at 43F. Discontinue use of unit until repaired/replaced. No other TCS foods in unit. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - Two small flying insects at bar and two at triple sink in kitchen.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - Per operator cooked chicken, cooked eggplant and soup in walk in cooler cooked 48 hrs plus. Advised to use day dots or date mark. Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. - Per operator soup is cooked, frozen, then taken out and placed in walk in cooler for use. Current soup in cooler four days per operator. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Right door of reach in cooler on cook line unattached to hinge. Door opened and fell down. Advised to repair/replace unit due to repeated temperature violations. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, or food debris. - Interior of reach in cooler on cook line and unit facing dishwashing station in kitchen has food debris accumulation on shelves and bottom.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. - For panini grill. Advised to replace foil. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Meza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Meza on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Meza?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Meza.

How does Meza compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Meza most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Meza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Meza have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Meza 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 Meza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Meza is inspected around four times per year on average.