Mezquite
2280 SW 22 St, Miami, FL 33145 · Permanent Food Service · License 2328327
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the kitchen.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 11 routine inspection3 basic-3
- Safety score97
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 11, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the kitchen.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed employee cleaning during the inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at the front counter.
Discussed with the operator. Operator will clean when the restaurant is closed.
Fixed on the spot
Reporting only1
Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed.
Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed in the kitchen on a prep table next to the hand washing sink: a in-use portable gas fryer without hoods.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.