Mesero Mexican Menu
5330 W LOVERS LN #112B, Dallas, TX 75209
Historical record. Historical: the City of Dallas published this dataset from October 2016 to February 2024 and then ended it (dataset ended 2024). Later inspections are not in it. Points follow the Texas inspection form: Priority items 3 points (shown as serious), Priority Foundation 2, Core 1.
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment
- Inspected by
- City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset)
- Official record
- City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset) inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 14 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 14 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Inspections
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Dec 29, 2023 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Observed containers stored in ice bin used for drinks and inside of microwave
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
Do not use wet-cloths under cutting boards
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean dirty RIC/RIF, WIC gaskets
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair leaks @ 3-comp faucet and prep sink faucet in back area
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Apr 12, 2023 Routine Score 85
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw fish over veggies in RIC
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Sanitization after Cleaning
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
Observed beans in WIC @ 112 F after 2 hours
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store items in hand wash only sinks
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents
Observed dish machine @ kitchen & bar not auto dispense chlorine sanitizer
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert plates on line, covered straws, cover fruit tray @ bar
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 23, 2022 Routine Score 91
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean dirty ice machine. observed mold (pink) on the inside
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair lea at frozen mixer machine (bar)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Reuse of single service articles
Do not reuse single-use articles for other food storage. Observed simple syrup mix in milk gallon
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair leak at faucet on 3-compartment sink and ceiling tiles
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 25, 2022 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty ice machine and can opener blade.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
Observed handsink without soap.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Observed holes in back door.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed rinse thermometer at dish machine broken.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Lockers to be used to store personal items
Store all personal items in appropriate place.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 8, 2021 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed rice 126 degrees F, 124 degrees F, and 113 degrees F.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
Provide paper towels at hand sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed cup used as scoop
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label cooking oil spray bottle
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 10, 2020 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw eggs over vegetables, raw beef over vegetables
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers provided and accessible
Replace missing RIC thermometer
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not place items in hand sink. Use for hand wash only.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label spray bottles for cooking oil
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 5, 2020 Routine Score 94
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
Cool in smaller portions
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Keep handles out of food product.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label salt, seasonings, etc.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Heating/ventilation: designed and installed
Replace vent cover above dish machine
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide cover for trash in womens restroom
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jan 28, 2020 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Observed some food still warm in large containers when placed in WIC.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
Observed hand sink not set up w/ soap
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Observed wet rag on top of limes
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed cracked container lid.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal 3-comp and hand sink to wall.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 17, 2019 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cherry tomato 49.2 degrees F, cheese 54.6 degrees F. Unit temp was 45 degrees F.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw meat over bread and lemons
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover food in WIC and while cooling.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered trash for womens' restroom.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 18, 2019 Routine Score 94
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jun 11, 2018 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cold top reach in coolers are not at preoper holding temperature see temperatures recorded
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Dec 26, 2017 Routine Score 86
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
need handwash sign in front hand sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
clean inside ice machine
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Apr 20, 2017 Routine Score 85
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
pineapple : 52'f, salad:55'f
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
no container allow to put direct onto the food provide lid for all food container provide cover/lid for ice, no utensil in the ice bucket
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria
set up sanitizer bucket
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
chicken, beef, cole slaw
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 26, 2016 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
for cole slaw, cheese,
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
leaking under the cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Source: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset). History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.