What is Meso Maya Restaurant's health inspection score?

Meso Maya Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 45 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 Restaurant last inspected?

Meso Maya Restaurant was last inspected on January 22, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Meso Maya Restaurant have?

Meso Maya Restaurant has 72 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Meso Maya Restaurant safe to eat at?

Meso Maya Restaurant has a safety score of 45/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Meso Maya Restaurant serve?

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

Official Health Record

Meso Maya Restaurant

Name: Meso Maya Restaurant
Address: 11909 PRESTON RD 1426, Dallas, 75252
Rating: 45

11909 PRESTON RD 1426, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/22/2024

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American•Dallas

Ranked #989 of 1000 in DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.2

Avg Violations

29 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

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-55

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 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

+2 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.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Oct

Apr 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

May

Dec 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Dec 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

5 intermediate

7 basic

Jun

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Dishwasher temp not shown/working (for high temp dishwashers rinse should be at 180F, clean soda nozzle at bar
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
label toxic chemical spray bottles

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
label squeeze bottles
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace/repair damaged celling tiles
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-6*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
provide thermometers for reach in coolers on the cookline

Base deductions−18 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
maintain cold holding at 41 degrees or below (strawberries (cut) reading 49)(enchiladas reading 59))
DAL-4*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
sanitizer too low for dishwasher at bar (reading 0ppm) should be at least 50ppm

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed flies in kitchen
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
cannot put wiping cloths (towels) under cutting boards
DAL-5*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
label squeeze bottles
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean floor
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair/replace celling tiles
DAL-8*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide testing strips for dishwasher sanitizer at bar
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
repair/replace light under vent hood

Base deductions−24 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
expired food in WIC (MILK)
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Cross contamination of meat (has to be separated) pork and beef

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
wear hair nets/hats/cover
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves in WIC, and RIC
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
provide light shields or unbreakable lights
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair /replace lights in WIC

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 73

5 Med7 Basic

12 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of ice maker
DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair 3 comp sink faucet leak, repair clogged floor drain
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Do not store raw chicken above raw beef in walk in cooler
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-11*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store items on hand sink
DAL-7*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
Repair damaged floor and wall juncture by rear door
DAL-8*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DAL-10*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
DAL-12*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2

Base deductions−39 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Ice Maker

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-2*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Repair floor tiles
DAL-6*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Leak at sink by dish machine
DAL-6*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-2*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
DAL-4*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

4 Med2 Basic

6 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside reach in cooler at bar, mold inside ice machine
DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Tray of chopped tomatoes in walk in cooler
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2

Base deductions−24 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean interior of ice machine
DAL-8*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-2*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Seal holes in ceiling
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-6*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources−2
Do not store ice scoop handle in ice
DAL-7*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Do not store raw eggs over sauce in walk in cooler
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Close hole in ceiling
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-5*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-2*29 Warewashing machines thermometer in wash tank−2
Provide wash thermometer for dish machine
DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-5*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace dead bulb at vent hood
DAL-6*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-7*31 Individual, disposable towels−2

Base deductions−17 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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