MESA'S BBQ

Name: MESA'S BBQ
Address: 1125 W 29 ST, HIALEAH, FL, 33012, US
Rating: 0

1125 W 29 ST, HIALEAH, FL 33012

License #2325441

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0 Grade F / 100

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September 28, 2026 · 13 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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MESA'S BBQ in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 12 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 139 total violations — 20 critical, 25 major, 94 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 129° at front counter. Operator discarded.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, operator removed.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled with food debris shelves at "pork" walk in cooler.
[29-20-5] 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-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed multiple cooked pork trays not covered at walk in cooler/freezer.
[06-01-5] 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.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at walk in cooler / freezer.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths throughout kitchen.
[08A-05-6] 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-01-6] 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.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or. No quaternary test strips available.
[02C-02-5] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreases spray bottle not identified with common name at storage area.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[22-20-5] 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.
[14-01-5] 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.
[36-06-4] 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.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at walk in cooler.
[36-34-5] 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.
[24-05-4] 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.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 1 groove cutting board on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
[12B-07-4] 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.
[40-06-5] 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.
[13-02-4] 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.
[35B-01-4] 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.
[36-22-4] 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.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice bucket on top of preparation table at coffee station. Employee stored properly during inspection.
[10-17-4] 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.
[10-07-4] 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.
[14-34-4] 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.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed inside oven room in front of walk in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed unwashed oranges on top of orange machine at front counter.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled next to dry storage shelf at kitchen area.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area.
[35B-13-4] Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed on window at kitchen hen area.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers and cups stored on the floor at storage area on second floor.
[08B-12-5] 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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with
[21-12-4] 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.
[02D-01-5] 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.
[03D-02-5] 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.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 red pepper dented cans on dry storage shelf at kitchen area.
[12A-10-4] 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.
[35A-02-7] 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.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork inside non food grade bag on shelf at walk in cooler.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[01B-13-4] 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.
[01B-02-5] 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.
[03B-01-6] 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.
[03C-89-4] 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.
[22-02-4] 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.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink at kitchen sink hen area.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine at coffee station next to front counter.
[02C-02-5] 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.
[16-08-4] 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.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink next to bathrooms and kitchen area.
[41-17-4] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling on hallway by walk in cooler.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen torn.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on doors to the outside.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on hallway at storage area.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall across from walk in freezer.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine on back of storage area. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed container with pork sandwiches and cooked pork belly inside walk in cooler and freezer no covered.
[36-02-5] 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.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside both walk in coolers shelves soiled with food debris.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on top of preparation table at kitchen.
[12A-28-4] 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.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork belly inside trash bags before frying at kitchen.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[29-34-4] 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.
[11-27-4] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed veggie shopper, can opener and cut boards soiled.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
[11-26-1] 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.
[02C-02-5] 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.