MESA'S BBQ
1125 W 29 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked pork on shelves at walk in cooler.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (128F – Hot Holding); mashed plantains (125F – Hot Holding); on steam table at front counter, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator proceeded to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or. No quaternary test strips available.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lamb and pork in standing unit at kitchen area prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreases spray bottle not identified with common name at storage area.
Basic 8
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 129° at front counter. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled with food debris shelves at "pork" walk in cooler.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining on hand wash sink next to fryer at kitchen area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple cooked pork trays not covered at walk in cooler/freezer.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed plantains (frozen) next to fryer at kitchen area, operator moved to walk in cooler.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at walk in cooler / freezer.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths throughout kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:33 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.