MESTIZO LATIN CUISINE & COFFEE

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavily soiled with grease and grime, shelving unit housing clean food pans and oil, across of deep fat fryer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Observed heavily soiled with grease and grime, shelving unit housing clean food pans and oil, across of deep fat fryer. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificates for Patricia Aranjo expired on 7/28/24, Eder Pinogarte expired on 12/09/24 and Mariela Godoy expired on 5/17/24. Observed certificates for Patricia Aranjo expired on 7/28/24, Eder Pinogarte expired on 12/09/24 and Mariela Godoy expired on 5/17/24. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Observed food handler certificates expired. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Observed soiled ceilings and vents in kitchen and ware washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at two upright reach in freezers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Observed ice buildup at two upright reach in freezers. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for handwashing sink at kitchen entrance and in kitchen near stove Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Observed for handwashing sink at kitchen entrance and in kitchen near stove Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets for reach in coolers across of stove and in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Observed soiled door gaskets for reach in coolers across of stove and in kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Observed soiled wet wiping cloth on prep cutting board and not stored in sanitizing solution between uses . Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 7 squeeze bottles with no labels on prep table in the back. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Observed 7 squeeze bottles with no labels on kitchen line. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside handsink by entrance of kitchen. Observed sauce container stored inside handsink next to cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-01: Observed spoon inside handsink by entrance of kitchen. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificates for Patricia Aranjo expired on 7/28/24, Eder Pinogarte expired on 12/09/24 and Mariela Godoy expired on 5/17/24. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-01: Observed certificates for Patricia Aranjo expired on 7/28/24, Eder Pinogarte expired on 12/09/24 and Mariela Godoy expired on 5/17/24. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-01: Observed ceiling soiled throughout kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-01: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, observed Oct. 1, 2025. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing arepa with no hairnet on. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-01: Observed hair net being worn. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair at entrance of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-01: Observed reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair at entrance of kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-01: Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink at front counter, entrance of kitchen and at handsink next to cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-01: Observed at handsink at front counter, entrance of kitchen and at handsink next to cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-01: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-01: Observed reach in cooler soiled at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-01: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cases stored on floor at hallway. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked shredded chicken instead reach in cooler. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lentils and black beans no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of kitchen utensils/supplies on top of cook line hand wash sink. Items removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near dish machine.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Outside bathroom.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the time of the inspection operator paid license. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator printed and staff signed during inspection.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed exterior of reach in cooler soiled.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at cook line blocked by sheet pan and clean bowls.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters/ hood soiled.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed Venezuelan Chicha Drink and Black beans missing labels and labeling information as specified by law. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed Venezuelan Chicha Drink and Black beans missing labels and labeling information as specified by law. At the time of the call back inspection still observed Venezuelan Chicha Drink missing labeling information as specified by law. Verified with FDACS that Chicha drink is from unapproved source. Admin Complaint