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MEZQUITE

2280 SW 22 ST, Miami FL 33145 · 7864284529

Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats84
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2328327
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 10/01/24.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Kitchen, stand up reach in cooler: raw chstored above raw beef.
High priority/08A-17-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep area in the kitchen.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
Intermediate/22-02-4
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on the floor by the entrance to the kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front of the cook line.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. By the cook line.
Basic/22-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the bar area.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 10/01/24.
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table inside the kitchen: can opener blade soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the bar area.
Basic/22-20-5
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in front of of the cookline.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front of the cook line.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the ware wash area and the cookline.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the hand to the operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table in the kitchen: can opener blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area: bottles stored inside the hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar and kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout to the operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In front of the cook line.
Basic/22-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front counter, beer coolers soiled.
Basic/22-16-4

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.