What is Meson Maya's health inspection score?

Meson Maya has a SafeDine safety score of 53 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Meson Maya last inspected?

Meson Maya was last inspected on May 25, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Meson Maya have?

Meson Maya has 87 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Meson Maya safe to eat at?

Meson Maya has a safety score of 53/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Meson Maya serve?

Meson Maya serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Meson Maya

Name: Meson Maya
Address: 5519 EAST GRAND AVE, Dallas, 75223
Rating: 53

5519 EAST GRAND AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/25/2023

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American•East Dallas

Ranked #297 of 424 in East DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

9 inspections

Last: May 25, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.7

Avg Violations

35 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-10 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.

Location

5519 EAST GRAND AVE, Dallas, TX 75223

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Aug 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

11 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Sep 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Apr

Jul 2021

1 inspections

5 intermediate

7 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Nov 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

May

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

May 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Fix ice container to drain into active floor drain
DAL-7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Pump grease trap every 90 days and keep record

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Register FSM certification with city of dallas
DAL-3*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
Fix WIC
DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Pest observed
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean hand sink drain catch basin
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace ceiling tiles

Base deductions−20 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Obtain RFSM from city of dallas
DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
WIC at 43'f+ Fix WIC to hold at 41'f or lower
DAL-3*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents−2
Keep dish machine at 50ppm Cl
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean bottom of beer cooler
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace ceiling tiles where needed

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Fix leaks at sinks

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Obtain RFSM from City of Dallas
DAL-3*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Pests observed
DAL-4*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
Use approved thawing method
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean bottom of beer cooler

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 75

5 Med7 Basic

12 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-6*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed mold on food in reach in cooler
DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Water leaks in many areas
DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Raw eggs stored over other food items in walk in cooler
DAL-11*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
All food contact surfaces

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
Walk in cooler observed at 50'F
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair damaged floor, wall, ceiling
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Reach in cooler panel and other kitchen equipment
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Dish machine, ice maker
DAL-9*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-10*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
DAL-12*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−39 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 78

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Detail clean all food contact surfaces throughout the kitchen area.
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Service grease trap/pest control at once.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-2*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
Provide procedure for clean up of bodily fluids.
DAL-4*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
Must have enough
DAL-5*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
All RTE must have datemarking. Rice observed without datemarking.
DAL-6*31 No soap at handsink−2
No soap at back handsink. Stock all handsinks.
DAL-7*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents−2
Repair dish machine as soon as possible.
DAL-8*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Replace damaged weatherstripping, not rodent proof.
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-10*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Some lights are out due to winter storm, repair.
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair leak at food prep sink(2-compartment). Replace damaged ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen area. All handsinks must be plumbed correctly. Low lying areas observed on floor(repair as neccessary). Water backed up underneath the 4-compartment sink, bar.
DAL-12*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
Submit a new health application/pay fees. Label 3-compartment sink.
DAL-13*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
Repair toilet(out of order), women's restroom.

Base deductions−32 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-7*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe−5
using recycle containers as food containers must be have approved containers as food containers
DAL-8*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5
missing employee health policies and procedures
DAL-10*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
missing current grease trap ticket on site must be have current grease trap ticket on site

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
ceiling broken tiles and gaps must be have proper tiles and closed gaps with a heat resistant material lights not working inside kitchen area must be repair to proper condition
DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
missing current pest control ticket on site must be have current pest control ticket on site
DAL-3*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
plumbing problems in all areas must be repair or replace to proper condition all broken sinks or water leaks in all areas
DAL-4*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit
DAL-5*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
filters dirty on vent hood area must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-6*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
missing RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city
DAL-9*33 Warewashing equipment, clean solutions.−2
missing wash rinse and sanitize signs on 3c sink must be have signs to avoid cross contamination by chemical
DAL-11*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
fan covers inside WI cooler unit dirty with soils and dust accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

Base deductions−31 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW SHELLED EGGS OVER RTE FOOD
DAL-9*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
FIX HAND SINK- SERVICE REQUESTED
DAL-10*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN VENT HOODS
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
FIX BROKEN CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO CEILING AREA IN BACK DRY STORAGE AREA SEPARATED BY DOOR
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
CONDENSATION FALLING IN FOOD IN RIC
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2
AT ALL HAND SINK
DAL-7*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
DAL-8*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
AT ALL HAND SINKS

Base deductions−29 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 70

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
TEMPERATURE ABOVE 41 F
DAL-2*03 Vending Machine. Hot Hold (135øF or higher)−5
TEMPERATURE BELOW 135
DAL-3*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
SET UP SANITIZING BUCKET
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO GREASE TRAP AND PEST CONTROL

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
EMPLOYEE'S NEED HANDLER Certificate
DAL-7*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure−2
DAL-8*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
THE COOLER AND FREEZER IN RESTAURANT ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, NEED REPAIR. CHANGE COLD HOLD FOR DRINKS, THE INTERIOR ALL RUSTED.
DAL-9*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
NO TEST STRIP FOR MACHINE
DAL-10*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
EXPIRED PERMIT DISPLAY, 2015
DAL-11*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
MOST OF THE HAND SINK NOT FUNCTION, SOME IN RESTROOM AND KITCHEN HAS LOW WATER PRESSURE ON THE HOT SIDE.
DAL-12*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING TOWEL ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-13*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE BULB IN VENT HOOD
DAL-14*45Physical Facilities−2
MISSING TILES ON CEILING, AND OPEN HOLE ON THE WALL IN STORAEGE AREA
DAL-15*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility−2
MALE URINARY OUT OF ORDER, PLEASE REPAIRED

Base deductions−42 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
refried beans 105 degrees f
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
can opener blade with food particles

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*32 Damaged Equipment−2
spatula in disrepair
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
hand sink blocked
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
hole on wall
DAL-5*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing date marking
DAL-9*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
employee in kitchen without hair net

Base deductions−24 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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