Meson Del Taco: health inspection history

Feb 23, 2026 Canvass

• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED BOXES OF FISH STORED ON THE FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY STORING THE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR BY THE FRYER AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 10, 2025 Canvass

• 35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MEAT THAWING OUT IN SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO THAW MEAT UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70F OR BELOW OR THAW INSIDE REFRIGERATION WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED ON SITE AT TURNED ON WATER TO 60F.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE AT MAIN LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 16, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection

• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11--OBSERVED DUCT TAPE BEING USED TO SEAL GASKET INSIDE OF PREP COOLER ON MAIN PREP LINE(FAR RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPAIR.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.12--OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE ON MAIN LINE (FAR RIGHT SIDE). MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.11--OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.114--OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR LINER AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST REMOVE.

Jul 9, 2024 Canvass

• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE BEING USED TO SEAL GASKET INSIDE OF PREP COOLER ON MAIN PREP LINE(FAR RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPAIR.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE ON MAIN LINE (FAR RIGHT SIDE). MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
• 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH LID MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LID TO COVER TRASH AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED 2 CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR LINER AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST REMOVE.
• 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-11-2023, REPORT #2581491. #58-OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Sep 11, 2023 Canvass

• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
• 21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED PORK AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 75F AT VERTICAL HEATING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED STEAK MEAT AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 111F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD SPILLS ON FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
• 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Oct 20, 2022 Short Form Complaint

No violations listed in this record.

Aug 1, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Jul 22, 2022 Canvass

• 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN INCORRECTLY INSIDE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SUGAR,BEANS,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
• 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER SOLUTION(FOR EXAMPLE CHLORINE TEST KIT).PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
• 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-3-21 INSPECTION#2484451. VIOLATION 51. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.

Feb 3, 2021 Canvass

• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP DEBRIS INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX:1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
• 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE(FORKS,KNIVES,SPOONS ETC)HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET AT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED WATER LEAK ON BASE OF FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS AND ALONG THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: INDSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 3, 2021 Canvass

No violations listed in this record.