What is Mr. Mesero's health inspection score?

Mr. Mesero has a SafeDine safety score of 39 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mr. Mesero last inspected?

Mr. Mesero was last inspected on April 4, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mr. Mesero have?

Mr. Mesero has 62 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mr. Mesero safe to eat at?

Mr. Mesero has a safety score of 39/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Mr. Mesero serve?

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

Official Health Record

Mr. Mesero

Name: Mr. Mesero
Address: 4444 MCKINNEY AVE, Dallas, 75205
Rating: 39

4444 MCKINNEY AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/4/2023

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American•Highland Park

Ranked #50 of 65 in Highland ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Apr 4, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

10.3

Avg Violations

39 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-51

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

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Real-time Score: 49/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (39/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Mar 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar

Sep 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jul 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Jul

Jun 2021

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Oct

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Apr 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 83

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw chicken stored near lettuce in RIC.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty ice machine.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
All coolers/freezers must have easily viewable thermometers.
DAL-4*33 Warewashing manufacturer's operating instuctions−2
Dish machine not sanitizing. Tested at 0 ppm sanitizer and read 110 Degrees F temperature. Must sanitize at 3-comp sink until repaired.
DAL-5*31 No soap at handsink−2
Observed handwash sink without soap. COS
DAL-6*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Observed gaps at back door.
DAL-7*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Observed dirty WIC fan covers.
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty RIC bottom shelf.
DAL-9*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
Store all personal items in appropriate place.
DAL-10*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Need a sign about the inspection report.

Base deductions−26 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Ice use as food or cooling medium shall be made from drinking water−5
Observed bottle drinks stored inside ice used to make drinks for customers at bar ice bin. Corrected on site.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Can opener observed with product build up and rust. Inside walls and upper panel of ice machine observed with black mold-like accumulation.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Seal back and side door properly to prevent entrance of insects and rodents.
DAL-4*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover all food inside WIC.
DAL-5*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
Maintain coffee filters inside plastic bag while in storage or other protective means.
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Provide common name labels for all food containers, large dry ingredients.
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Fan covers inside WIC observed with just accumulation.
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Patch holes in walls where needed.
DAL-9*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide a covered trash can for women's restroom.
DAL-10*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
Provide the guidance for the cleanup of bodily fluid and or blood born pathogen spill kit.

Base deductions−26 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 70

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR HAND SINK IN KITCHEN / PREP AREA ( NO RUNNING HOT WATER)
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
zucchini 63.7, salsa 51.3, PICO DE GALLO 48.3, C. SLAW 59.9, C TOM 48.9 D. tom 63.7
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS- DEEP CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
DAL-12*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
NO DATE MAKING ON PREPARED FOOD
DAL-14*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
RESEAL AROUND BACK DOOR & CLOSE ALL HOLES & GAPS
DAL-3*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN REP AREA
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
DAL-8*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
LABEL LARGE CONTAINERS
DAL-9*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS & PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD EQUIPMENT
DAL-11*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM
DAL-13*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
REMOVE ABSORBENT FROM UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT
DAL-15*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN GASKETS, BACK DOOR, FLOORS & WALLS (FRP)

Base deductions−45 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
CROSS CONTAMINATION R. CHICKEN STORED WITH FISH
DAL-12*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
S. CHEESE 46.0, GUACAMOLE 47.2,

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
PROVIDE LOCKERS FOR PERSONAL ITEMS
DAL-3*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DISCONTINUE THE USE OF PAPER TOWELS STORED IN FOOD
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM ON SITE
DAL-5*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice−2
R. FISH STORED IN UN-DRAIN ICE
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN FOR CUSTOMERS FOR VIEW ” CURRENT HEALTH INSPECTION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”
DAL-7*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
INVERT/ COVER DISHES
DAL-8*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
MAINTAIN HANDLE UP RIGHT AND PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE
DAL-9*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR KITCHEN STAFF
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
IMPROPER DATE MARKING PREPARED- EXPIRED FOOD
DAL-11*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN GASKETS
DAL-13*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
CLOSE ALL OUTERS OPENINGS ( DOORS, HOLES & GAPS)

Base deductions−32 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean interior of ice bin
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair the faucet head (showed manager the sink)

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Please obtain COD RFSM certificate.
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Flies observed
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
keep damp towels in bucket btwn use
DAL-6*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
label all sauces and bulk items
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean fan covers
DAL-8*47 Other Violations−2
Notification of signage for current health inspection report.(Provided)

Base deductions−22 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CAN OPENER AND HOLDER OBSERVED WITH PRODUCT ACCMULATION

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPLACE BROKEN SHELF LINER ON CLEAN EQUIPMENT RACK OBSERVED CHIPPED AND CRACKED
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME ( SQUIRT BOTTLES AND SEASONING SHAKERS)
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
PATCH HOLES IN FRP WALL WHERE NEEDED
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
REGISTER FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS AND POST IN PUBLIC VIEW
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON FILE AT LOCATION TO PRESENT UPON INSPECTION

Base deductions−15 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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