Mesa De Notte
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
43
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Mesa De Notte, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Mesa De Notte's 43 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
43
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Menu is being updated **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Administrative complied **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
90
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink near walk in cooler, operator placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
16-37-1
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives between shelf and bottom of microwave, employees moved knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 82F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
61
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Menu is being updated **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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 **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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 **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filter at coffee station not covered or protected
25-05-4
58
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine has black substance on deflector plate.
22-02-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-49-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs and sugar in dry storage room with no label.
02D-01-5
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
67
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Missing for one new employee. Emailed DBPR forms to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bottle of soap on top of dish machine. Label added. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two boards with deep grooves on cookline.
14-09-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-74-1
61
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from cook line: potatoes (44F,46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in reach-in cooler from walk-in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee place item in walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer in three compartment sink, 10 ppm. Employee added chlorine to water, 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
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. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. Manager posted written procedure in wait station.Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table next to oven. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler across from oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above three compartment sink.
36-34-5
Basic - 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. Swordfish in reach-in cooler in front of walk-in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above canned items in dry storage room across from dish machine. Manager placed drink on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee Gatorade in reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above reach-in cooler across from oven. Manager had employee remove phone from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef in walk-in freezer. Manager had employee place pan on top of case of beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mesa De Notte last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mesa De Notte on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mesa De Notte?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mesa De Notte.
How does Mesa De Notte compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Mesa De Notte most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Mesa De Notte's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mesa De Notte have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mesa De Notte means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mesa De Notte inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mesa De Notte is inspected around three times per year on average.
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