Mesero
5505 BELTLINE RD, Dallas, TX 75254
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 | 10 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 | 21 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 13 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 17 | 6 |
| 2017 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Inspections
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Sep 14, 2023 Routine Score 88
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
observed staff touching the inside of small bowls
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Wash hands after all other activities
staff observed drinking in service area with out washing hands- wash hands after every contamination
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet wiping towels seen throughout counter top
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Raw egg out at room temperature at 57F/ must be at 41F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dressing areas:Lockers
properly store personal items (purse)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
shelving inside of Walk-in-Cooler rusted
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned
trash over flow at dumpster/ increase frequency of dumpster service - avoid complaints
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Feb 13, 2023 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 18, 2022 Follow-up Score 90
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, coolers, shelves
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
new manager obtain rfsm certificate within 45 days
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed towels/wiping cloths under cutting boards and utensils
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at back door
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hans sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jun 23, 2022 Routine Score 74
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
rubber spatula
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine exposure time table
0 ppm chlorine tested at dishwasher
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Establishment Permit
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
Shredded chicken and black beans in large container at 77 F on prep table.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
marinated chicken 58 F salmon 59 F beef fajita 53 F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
chicken above vegetables in WIC
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Drying Mops-air dry
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Aug 3, 2021 Routine Score 87
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers provided and accessible
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
Raw tuna must be thawed with running water
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 14, 2020 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jun 17, 2020 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 20, 2019 Routine Score 89
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
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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)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 13, 2019 Routine Score 86
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
most recent on file is from 11/27/18
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
repair/replace the strip on the walk in cooler in the kitchen area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
keep the ice scoop inverted with the handle upright to prevent contamination.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Chemical sanitizer generated by a device on-site shall be produced by a device that displays the
no chlorine detected
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
utensil/container stored inside a designated hand wash sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
pink biofilm/bacteria observed inside the ice machine in the kitchen prep area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 10, 2018 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Chemical sanitizer generated by a device on-site shall be produced by a device that displays the
no chlorine detected in the warewash machine
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
lids needed for containers used to stored food
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
replenish every disposable towel dispenser
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
hand wash sign needed at the hand wash sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
syrup/sticky residue inside the reach in coolers in the bar area
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw eggs stored on the second shelf from the top inside the reach in cooler
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking pipe under the three-compartment sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly; pink bacteria/slime observed on the top area inside the ice machine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
sliced lemons and pineapples in a container with a date of 9/12
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jun 11, 2018 Routine Score 87
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly; pink slime observed inside the ice machine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Gloves single use
observed an employee handle the sanitizer buckets and sweep without discarding the gloves and washing hands before performing new food related tasks. Always change gloves and wash hands before performing new tasks.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
beard guards needed
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 11, 2017 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
replace broken air gaskets inside the reach in cooler
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jun 26, 2017 Routine Score 97
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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)
Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
do not store the knives in between the coolers
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Dec 28, 2016 Routine Score 89
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
chlorine test strip
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
knife on the hand sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 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.