What is Mesero Restaurants's health inspection score?

Mesero Restaurants has a SafeDine safety score of 46 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mesero Restaurants last inspected?

Mesero Restaurants was last inspected on May 8, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mesero Restaurants have?

Mesero Restaurants has 73 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mesero Restaurants safe to eat at?

Mesero Restaurants has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Mesero Restaurants

Name: Mesero Restaurants
Address: 2375 VICTORY PARK LN #180, Dallas, 75201
Rating: 46

2375 VICTORY PARK LN #180, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/8/2023

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0Poor

Downtown

Ranked #851 of 1000 in Downtown

Stable

9 inspections

Last: May 8, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.1

Avg Violations

37 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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.

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2018

1 inspections

5 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Jun 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2019

1 inspections

6 basic

Dec

Apr 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Oct 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Apr 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Oct 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Oct

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

May

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

May 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*18 Restricted use pesticides−5

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*37 Container of food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety may be re-served from one c−2
DAL-3*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
DAL-4*43 Light - 20 foot : Buffet, salad, produce−2
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
HANDSINK SIGNS
DAL-6*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-7*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage−2
DAL-8*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Raw bacon wrapped shrimp next to cut vegetables in wic
DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Sanitizer bucket at line 0 ppm

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
Missing hand wash signs at hand sinks
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Employee cellphone and drinks next to restaurant food
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Food stored on floor in bar cooler
DAL-7*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Ice scoop with handle in ice chest

Base deductions−20 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
SLOW DRAIN AT BAR SINK LEAK AT PREP SINK
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO CURRENT GREASE TRAP RECORDS

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
MOST ARE EXPIRED
DAL-5*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
GNATS AND FLIES PRESENT IN THE RESTAURANT
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NEEDED AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN
DAL-7*32 Damaged Equipment−2
DOOR GASKETS
DAL-8*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
BOX OF CABBAGE ON THE FLOOR
DAL-9*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
CANT BE USED AS MEASURING CUPS
DAL-10*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
LABEL FOOD IN WIC (SHREDDED CABBAGE)
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN FAN COVERS AND FOOD DEBRIS OFF THE FLOORS

Base deductions−28 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 81

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean interior of the ice machine CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ICE BIN
DAL-8*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
GREEN CAN OF BUTANE FOUND BY FOOD
DAL-10*14 Gloves single use−5
PLEASE WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING FOOD, MANAGER PLACED BARE HANDS INTO CONTAINER OF TOMATOES TO GET MOLDY TOMATO

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
fruit flies in the bar by open containers of food FLIES OVER FOOD IN KITCHEN AREA
DAL-2*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
PLEASE COVER CONTAINERS OF FOOD/FRUIT IN THE BAR AREAl
DAL-3*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
IN BAR FOUND STORED BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN
DAL-7*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2
OPENING IN CEILING BY MOP SINK
DAL-9*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
CAN'T BE USED AS MEASURING OR SCOOPING DEVICES, DEMONSTRATED THE PROPER WAY TO DO SO

Base deductions−32 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
sink (prep)is leaking needs to addressed.
DAL-4*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
MOLDY RED ONIONS FOUND IN WHITE CONTAINER
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
TOP PORTION OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS TO BE CLEANED, PINK BIOFILM IS ON THE SURFACE

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.−2
NEEDED IN RIC
DAL-3*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
GNATS AND MOSQUITOES IN KITCHEN AREA
DAL-5*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use−2
MUST USE MEASURING DEVICES WITH HANDLES FOR DISPENSING PURPOSES BUTTERMILK EXPIRATION DATE: 10/20/2020

Base deductions−21 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
MEAT IN MEASURING AT 50.5F
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO RECORDS ON FILE

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
CLEAN MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
HAND SINK WAS BLOCKED WITH ITEMS IN KITCHEN
DAL-4*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
FLIES IN KITCHEN

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager−2
OBTAIN BIOHAZARD KIT OR SOP
DAL-2*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.−2
PROVIDE
DAL-3*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
PREP LINE
DAL-4*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−2
CAN'T BE USED AS A SCOOP
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
FAN COVERS
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
NOTICE (PROVIDED A COPY)

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food−5
JUICE CONTAINERS STORED IN ICE AT BAR
DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
DISHWASHER @ 10 PPM- REQUEST SERVICE
DAL-8*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SALSA 45 DEGREE F

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT
DAL-4*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DISCARD ITEMS PAST DATE MARK, DATE CUT VEGETABLES
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
ON GRILL LINE, BACK PREP LINE
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED INSECTS AT COOK LINE
DAL-7*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
NO TOWELS AS LINERS
DAL-9*32 Package integrity−2
DENTED CAN ON SHELF WITH NON DENTED, ENSURE ALL CANS HAS MANUF. LABEL
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINKS WITH NO LID

Base deductions−29 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 80

5 Med3 Basic

8 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-2*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
OBSERVE EMPLOYEE CHANGE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
LABEL SPRAY BOTTLES
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
INSIDE MICROWAVE
DAL-7*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
MOLDED BERRIES IN COOLER (WALK IN)
DAL-8*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
AT COOK LINE HAND SINK (103.9 DEGREE F), BAR (97.3 DEGREE F), FRONT BAR (72 DEGREE F)

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
ENSURE HANDLES ARE NOT STORED IN FOOD OR ICE
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
MUST HAVE ON SITE AND DISPLAYED
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
HAND SINKS HAD SANITIZER BUCKETS STORED IN THEM, DESIGNATED HAND SINKS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY

Base deductions−31 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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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