MESA'S BBQ
1125 W 29 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4: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
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with sour orange marinade, stored on the floor at back storage area. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall across from walk in cooler, next to side door.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler at kitchen soiled.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in second walk in cooler, raw pork and cooked pork belly no covered. Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4: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
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean big pots stored on the floor, at kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cut board at kitchen grooved.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in door to outside in hallway by walk in freezers and walk in coolers. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing pork belly stored inside walk in cooler floor.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed on shelves inside second walk in cooler, cooked pork legs, raw pork ribs, cooked pork belly no covered. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above oven at kitchen, soiled wall.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bo containing degreaser not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at front counter Employee serving food, no hair restraint. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler, cooked pork belly, cooked pork ribs, and pot with cooked black beans no covered. Repeat Violation
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed inside walk in cooler and freezer concrete floor no sealed.
- 21-12-4: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. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled at kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 6/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen red cutting board grooved.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee serving food, no hair restraint. Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4: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
- 08B-12-5: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
- 21-12-4: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.
- 29-34-4: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
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle containing sanitizer no labeled at kitchen. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/19/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-02-5: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**
- 14-31-5: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**
- 22-02-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling on hallway by walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen torn. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on doors to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on hallway at storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall across from walk in freezer. Warning
- 10-08-5: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
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with pork sandwiches and cooked pork belly inside walk in cooler and freezer no covered. Warning
- 36-02-5: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
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside both walk in coolers shelves soiled with food debris. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on top of preparation table at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 12A-28-4: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
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork belly inside trash bags before frying at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6: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
- 29-34-4: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
- 11-27-4: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
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed veggie shopper, can opener and cut boards soiled. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - 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: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
- 02C-02-5: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).