What is "mesa Loca"'s health inspection score?

"mesa Loca" has a SafeDine safety score of 44 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was "mesa Loca" last inspected?

"mesa Loca" was last inspected on January 31, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does "mesa Loca" have?

"mesa Loca" has 49 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is "mesa Loca" safe to eat at?

"mesa Loca" has a safety score of 44/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does "mesa Loca" serve?

"mesa Loca" serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

"mesa Loca"

Name: "mesa Loca"
Address: 2653 ERIE AV, Cincinnati, 45208
Rating: 44

2653 ERIE AV, Cincinnati

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/31/2024

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0Poor

American•HYDE PARK

Ranked #179 of 245 in HYDE PARKBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 31, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

12.3

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

14x

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

10x

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-56

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-11 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+29 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2653 ERIE AV, Cincinnati, FL 45208

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

12 high priority

5 intermediate

3 basic

May

Oct 2023

1 inspections

7 high priority

10 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Complaint2 Routine

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionLatest

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

3717-1-05.4(N)(2)"3717-1-05.4(N)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

3717-1-06.1(M)(1)"3717-1-06.1(M)(1) - Violation - Facilities-outer openings protected Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents."−2
3717-1-06.4(K)"3717-1-06.4(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 24

Complaint Inspection

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

3717-1-05.4(N)(2)"3717-1-05.4(N)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

3717-1-06.4(K)"3717-1-06.4(K) - Violation - Facilities: Pest control: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is not being adequately controlled or minimized."−2
3717-1-06.1(M)(1)"3717-1-06.1(M)(1) - Violation - Facilities-outer openings protected Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents."−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 23

Routine Inspection

7 High10 Med6 Basic

23 total

0/100inspection score

−132 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

3717-1-03.2(Q)"3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."−10
3717-1-03.2(Q)"3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."−10
3717-1-03.4(H)(1)"3717-1-03.4(H)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS food, date marking disposition Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination."−10
3717-1-03.4(H)(1)"3717-1-03.4(H)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS food, date marking disposition Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination."−10
3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b)"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."−10
3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b)"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."−10
3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b)"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."−10

Intermediate (10)

−50 pts

3717-1-04.4(A)(1)"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."−5
3717-1-04.4(P)"3717-1-04.4(P) - Violation - Warewashing equipment -sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."−5
3717-1-04.5(D)"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."−5
3717-1-04.8(F)"3717-1-04.8(F) - Violation - Storage-prohibitions. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles were stored in a prohibited area."−5
3717-1-04.8(E)(1)"3717-1-04.8(E)(1) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."−5
3717-1-04.8(E)(1)"3717-1-04.8(E)(1) - Violation - Equipment, linens, single-service items-storage. Cleaned equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles are not stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination."−5
3717-1-04.1(Y)"3717-1-04.1(Y) - Violation - Temperature Measuring Devices Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."−5
3717-1-04.5(A)(1)"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."−5
3717-1-04.5(A)(1)"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."−5
3717-1-04.1(KK)"3717-1-04.1(KK) - Violation - Food Equipment-Certification and Classification Equipment is not approved by a recognized testing agency or authority."−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

3717-1-06.4(B)(1)"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."−2
3717-1-06.1(M)(3)"3717-1-06.1(M)(3) - Violation - Facilities-windows, doors protected Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents."−2
3717-1-06.1(M)(3)"3717-1-06.1(M)(3) - Violation - Facilities-windows, doors protected Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents."−2
3717-1-02.3(A)"3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."−2
3717-1-02.3(A)"3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."−2
3717-1-02.4(A)(2)"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."−2

Base deductions−132 pts

May 23

Routine Inspection

12 High5 Med3 Basic

20 total

0/100inspection score

−151 pts

High Priority (12)

−120 pts

3717-1-03.2(K)"3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."−10
3717-1-03.2(K)"3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."−10
3717-1-03.4(H)(1)"3717-1-03.4(H)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS food, date marking disposition Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination."−10
3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b)"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."−10
3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a)"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) - Violation - TCS-Hot Holding TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F."−10
3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a)"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) - Violation - TCS-Hot Holding TCS foods were being hot held at temperatures <135° F or a roast <130° F."−10
3717-1-03.3 (H)(1)"3717-1-03.3(H)(1) - Violation - Reheating For Hot Holding Reheated TCS food was not heated to 165F"−10
3717-1-03.3 (H)(1)"3717-1-03.3(H)(1) - Violation - Reheating For Hot Holding Reheated TCS food was not heated to 165F"−10
3717-1-03.4(H)(1)"3717-1-03.4(H)(1) - Violation - RTE TCS food, date marking disposition Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination."−10
3717-1-03.4(G)(4)"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."−10
3717-1-03.4(G)(4)"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."−10
3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b)"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

3717-1-04.4(B)"3717-1-04.4(B) - Violation - Cutting surfaces. Cutting surface(s) unable to be effectively cleaned and sanitized."−5
3717-1-04.4(A)(1)"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."−5
3717-1-04.5(A)(1)"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."−5
3717-1-04.5(A)(1)"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."−5
3717-1-04.4(P)"3717-1-04.4(P) - Violation - Warewashing equipment -sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

3717-1-06.1(M)(3)"3717-1-06.1(M)(3) - Violation - Facilities-windows, doors protected Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents."−2
3717-1-06.1(M)(3)"3717-1-06.1(M)(3) - Violation - Facilities-windows, doors protected Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents."−2
3717-1-02.4(A)(2)"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."−2

Base deductions−151 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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