MEZA
1780 JAKE ST, Orlando FL 32814 · 407.440.3603
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired 4-1-26 and needs to be renewed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not able to find high temp test strips during inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad make table grooved cut board
Food stored on floor. Containers of cranberry juice store on floor bar area Cases of oil floor by cook line hand sink
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door reach in by mop sink no ambient thermometer
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled Drawers under broiler gaskets soiled
Apr 3, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not able to find high temp test strips during inspection
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. No proof of food handler training
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad make table grooved cut board
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under and behind cooking equipment
Food stored on floor. Containers of cranberry juice store on floor bar area Cases of oil floor by cook line hand sink
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door reach in by mop sink no ambient thermometer
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator not able to find last inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled Drawers under broiler gaskets soiled
Apr 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired 4-1-26 and needs to be renewed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over salmon back reach in cooler Operator moved ground beef
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 door reach in cooler by mop sink Salmon 47° Chicken salad 47° Burger patties 46° Bagged chicken 46° Per operator from previous day
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door reach in cooler Salmon 47° Chicken salad 47° Burger patties 46° Bagged chicken 46° Per operator from previous day
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. No clean up plan Provided operator with form
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof any certified food manager certificate
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not able to find high temp test strips during inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand sink cook line Employee provided paper towels
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. No proof of food handler training
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. No proof of employee reporting Provided operator with form, employees signed during inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad make table grooved cut board
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under and behind cooking equipment
Food stored on floor. Containers of cranberry juice store on floor bar area Cases of oil floor by cook line hand sink
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door reach in by mop sink no ambient thermometer
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator not able to find last inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled Drawers under broiler gaskets soiled
Feb 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener -soda nozzle at bar. Operator immediately cleaned ( corrected on site)
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
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. Operator completely removed from package.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator immediately removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment Under preptables
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Cans of marinara floor, sugar, case of beer. Operator removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer at office
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop in ice at bar. Operator removed removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in chest freezer in office area -top of dish machine
Jan 6, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener -soda nozzle at bar. Operator immediately cleaned ( corrected on site)
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
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. Operator completely removed from package.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator immediately removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment Under preptables
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Cans of marinara floor, sugar, case of beer. Operator removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer at office
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop in ice at bar. Operator removed removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in chest freezer in office area -top of dish machine
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener -soda nozzle at bar. Operator immediately cleaned ( corrected on site)
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
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. Operator completely removed from package.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator immediately removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment Under preptables
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Cans of marinara floor, sugar, case of beer. Operator removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer at office
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop in ice at bar. Operator removed removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in chest freezer in office area -top of dish machine
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ground beef over whole muscle beef in reach in cooler. Manager moved ground beef..
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed at triple sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for high temp dish machine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle under sink no label
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to scoop Turnip. Manager removed the cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back kitchen
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted Operator inverted bucket
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large white board on make table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on microwave next to clean dishes and on top of ice machine next to scoop.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Pipe running through wall at exit door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans stored on top of reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Soup in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter in front of microwave.. Operator removed cloth
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken over raw lamb in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler on cook line side: gyro meat, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce 46-52F less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately moved to cooler for temperature recovery.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep cooler on cookline
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda gun nozzle at bar
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on microwave
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep cooler opposite side of cook line Door broken on prepcooler on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in prep cooler opposite side of cookline Hood vents
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator removed splitter
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on cook line. Operator provided soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator Chicken held for 3 days no date on product Operator removed chicken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Cans of pineapple juice and case of lemonade stored on floor at bar area. Operator moved items
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved to tongs off handle
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop used to scoop rice in standing cold water. Operator dumped water out
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make tables missing ambient thermometer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and soup not covered in walk-in-cooler Operator covered items
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator lentil soup held in walk-in-cooler held for 2 days no date mark
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights between kitchen and bar cover off lights not shielded
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Operator said he took forms home.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator lentil soup held in walk-in-cooler held for 2 days no date mark
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights between kitchen and bar cover off lights not shielded
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Provided operator with form
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. Operator said he took forms home.
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. Provided operator with form. Had employee read, print, sign and date form during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator lentil soup held in walk-in-cooler held for 2 days no date mark
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of juice on floor in bar area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in water temping at 73° In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of oven on cook line. Operator removed
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights between kitchen and bar cover off lights not shielded
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.