What is Meso Maya's health inspection score?

Meso Maya has a SafeDine safety score of 57 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Meso Maya last inspected?

Meso Maya was last inspected on October 20, 2022. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Meso Maya have?

Meso Maya has 81 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Meso Maya safe to eat at?

Meso Maya has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Meso Maya

Name: Meso Maya
Address: 1611 MCKINNEY AVE, Dallas, 75202
Rating: 57

1611 MCKINNEY AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/20/2022

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Downtown

Ranked #846 of 1000 in Downtown

Unknown

8 inspections

Last: Oct 20, 2022

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

10.1

Avg Violations

42 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-18 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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

1611 MCKINNEY AVE, Dallas, TX 75202

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Nov

May 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Nov 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

May 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Jun 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

10 basic

Dec

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

Oct 22

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 82

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
COVER WITH LIDS IN WALK IN COOLER
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE MACHINE

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
GNATS, FLIES, AND DEAD RAT PRESENT
DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
AND NEED SIGN
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
DOOR GASKETS NEEDED ON COOK LINE
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS
DAL-7*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
DEMONSTRATED HOW TO CLEAN THE SODA GUNS
DAL-8*41 Food Label - Bulk food w/ manufatuter labeling−2
CONTAINERS (WHITE)
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
4 TOTAL AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN ON FRONT COOK LINE AND BACK COOK LINE
DAL-10*45Physical Facilities−2
CLEAN VENTS, FILL IN HOLES IN THE WALL AND THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, FIX THE FLOORS ( DECREASE AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOOR)
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med10 Basic

13 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
MEATS NOT AT TEMP
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE MACHINE
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK AT HAND SINK IN THE 2ND KITCHEN

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
CUTTING BOARDS NEEDS TO BE ADHERED OR BOLTED DOWN TO SURFACE ON COOK LINE (2)
DAL-5*34 Pest Control−2
FLIES PRESENT
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL CLEAR CONTAINERS ADJACENT TO RESTROOMS
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN BOTTOM OF RIC AND WIC CLEAR PLASTIC PANELS CLEAN DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BAR, CREATING A FOUL ODOR
DAL-9*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DAL-10*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
REPAIR FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS REPAIRING BROKEN TILES
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-12*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
VERY DIRTY IN BAR AREA FOUL ODOR IN THE BAR
DAL-13*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
CANT BE USED UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARDS

Base deductions−35 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
sink is clogged and not draining well, air gap is needed.
DAL-8*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food−5
used as a coolant for the guac, this was the same ice used to serve the drinks

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
needed in the bar area
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
needed at the bar
DAL-3*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
heavily dirty and need to be clean immediately, bartender begin to clean the guns
DAL-4*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
fruit flies at the bar area
DAL-5*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
walls on cook line back area by the door the drains are really dirty
DAL-7*32 Damaged Equipment−2
door gaskets need to be cleaned and replaced
DAL-9*37 Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received−2
broken containers noted on last 3 inspection reports, extremely dirty in the interior of the container with flour
DAL-10*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
needed under venthood
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
fan covers in outside walk in cooler

Base deductions−28 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
TEMPS ARE ABOVE 41F
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE
DAL-8*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
3 COMP SINK IS LEAKING AT FAUCET HEAD BACKFLOW DRAIN IS DRAINING SLOW

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
clean the floor and floor drains in the bar area to eliminate gnats and mosquitoes
DAL-2*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
noticed gnats in the bar area FLIES ON FRY LIN obtain current pest control records
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPLACE DOOR GASKET
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
CANT BE USED UNDERNEATH THE CUTTING BOARD
DAL-7*33 Mechanical warewashing equip., wash solution temp.−2
THERMOMETER ISNT READING THE TEMP FOR THE FINAL RINSE
DAL-9*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
NEED WEATHERSTRIPPING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN FAN COVERS

Base deductions−29 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
bad flies throughout the kitchen, live roaches
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
change bulb under venthood new light shields
DAL-4*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
need new lids door gaskets needed
DAL-5*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
needed at the back exit
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean surfaces
DAL-7*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
WIPE DOWN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS

Base deductions−17 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean interior of ice machine
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
hot water not reaching temp of 110

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.−2
obtain thermometers for ric
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed flies
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
no towels underneath the cutting board
DAL-6*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
replace broken containers and lids
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
change out burnt bulbs
DAL-8*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
clean ceiling tiles and vents
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean inside of reach in cooler

Base deductions−24 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW BEEF OVER RTE CORN IN WIC
DAL-4*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
BARTENDER HANDLING GARNISHES FOR DRINK WITH BARE HANDS
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CONDENSATION ON BOTTOM OF SALAD COOLER
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CREAMA 56 DEGREE F AT LA VENTANA, CEVICHE 60 DEGREE F, RAW CHICKEN 56, RAW SALMON 53 DEGREE

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
IN WIF
DAL-2*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
DAL-5*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
ENSURE ITEMS ARE DISCARDED PAST USE BY DATE
DAL-7*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
IN ALL RICS
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
FIX BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD
DAL-10*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN AROUND AIR VENTS

Base deductions−32 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SOUR CREAM 46 DEGREE F, SALSA AT SERVER

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
ITEMS PAST MARKED USE BY DATE IN WIC
DAL-3*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
IN ALL RICS
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
VENTS AT SALAD
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows−2
SERVICE WINDOW OPEN WHEN NOT IN USE
DAL-6*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
LABEL BULK BINS
DAL-8*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
ITEMS IN HAND SINK
DAL-9*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
IN EMPLOYEE RR
DAL-10*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
HANDLE IN ICE AT SODA FOUNTAIN

Base deductions−23 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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