MESA DE NOTTE
2436 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, Ocala FL 34470 · 352.470.9120
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Whipping cream in reach in cooler near ice machine with a date mark of 11/11, discard day 11/17.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Meatballs stored in walk-in cooler dated 4/18. Manager stated meatballs are placed in walk-in freezer the day they are made. Manager stated meatballs were removed earlier in the day. Manager placed today's date on meatballs with the understanding the meatballs would be in date for six days.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish in reach-in coolers across from cook line and fish in walk-in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer tablets stored next to bottles of whiskey in cabinet at end of bar area. Manager moved sanitizer tablets to bottom shelf of cabinet away from food.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for three compartment sink. Inspector provided operator with test strips and color chart.
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Meatballs stored in walk-in cooler dated 4/18. Manager stated meatballs were removed earlier in the day. Manager placed today's date on meatballs with the understanding the meatballs would be in date for six days.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in dish and prep area dusty and rusty.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish in reach-in coolers across from cook line and fish in walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour stored on floor in dry storage room across from dish machine. Manager placed flour on shelf.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of dish machine next to office. Manager returned scoop to dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler dusty.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk-in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken on shelf over pan of raw beef and pan of raw fish. Manager moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Whipping cream in reach in cooler near ice machine with a date mark of 11/11, discard day 11/17.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink near triple sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Some tiles in kitchen with dust and/or missing vents. Some kitchen tiles soiled with brown water spots. Also, vent not covered where pizza oven used to be.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on table near front door in dining room. Manager covered. Pans on top shelf of clean dish rack near mop sink. Manager flipped over.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi in reach in coolers on cookline. All packages were opened.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf over clean dishes in reach in freezer near triple sink. Moved during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat hanging on clean dish shelf. Moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans near soup.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit and/or with handle not above food. Scoop handles for flour and sugar inside product. Manager removed. Dessert spatulas in water at 71F.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Bin of tools on shelf over clean dishes. Manager moved.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: case of unwashed tomatoes on shelf over chicken gravy. Moved during this inspection.
Aug 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Carpaccio di Manzo is not identified as a raw product in their appetizers
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Using quaternary ammonia at Three compartment sink behind bar but does not have test strips for it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink near walk in cooler, operator placed paper towels at sink.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Maui fillets in reach in cooler halfway thawed, employee cut packages.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of reach in cooler near walk in cooler door, employee discarded drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet and phone above reach in cooler on cooks line, phone on shelf above clean pans by mop sink, and bag on shelf above canned food items.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives between shelf and bottom of microwave, employees moved knives.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 82F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler.
Nov 6, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Carpaccio di Manzo is not identified as a raw product in their appetizers
Oct 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the flip-top make table cooler near dishwash area: Veal (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Clams and mussels(46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); Salmon (47F - Cold Holding); fish (46F - Cold Holding); Scallops (46F - Cold Holding). Manager advised that all the items had been there overnight. Ambient Temperature of flip-top make table cooler 45.3F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the flip-top make table cooler near dishwash area: Veal (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Clams and mussels (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); Salmon (47F - Cold Holding); fish (46F - Cold Holding); Scallops (46F - Cold Holding). Manager advised that all the items had been there overnight. Ambient Temperature of flip-top make table cooler 45.3F
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Carpaccio di Manzo is not identified as a raw product in their appetizers
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink bottle on top shelf in reach in cooler. Employee removed
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filter at coffee station not covered or protected
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine has black substance on deflector plate.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One drink on shelf over can of beans in dry storage. Two drinks on prep table near coffee pots. One drink on shelf over wine in reach in cooler. All were moved.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch boxes on shelf over wine in reach in cooler. Employee meal on top shelf in walk in cooler. Meal in walk in cooler was moved during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cutting board in dessert area. Earbuds on shelf over dessert prep table.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles inside bread crumbs and sugar in dry storage room. Manager removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs and sugar in dry storage room with no label.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Missing for one new employee. Emailed DBPR forms to operator.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bottle of soap on top of dish machine. Label added.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Churrizo cooked yesterday morning with no date mark in reach in cooler on cookline. Date was added.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two boards with deep grooves on cookline.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One drink over clean dishes on shelf near back door. One drink on shelf over make table on cookline. All were moved.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In large bins located in dry storage area: Handle of scoop in cornmeal. Handle of scoop in bread crumbs. All were removed.
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Bag of salt on floor under dry storage shelf. Picked up.
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