Red Mesa in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
4912 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703Red Mesa in St. Petersburg has averaged 10.9 violations per inspection across 25 inspections since 2016, more than double the statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 5 of the last 7 inspections, including September 2025 and March 2025. Proper cooking temperatures were cited as high-priority violations in 6 inspections spanning 2023 to 2025. Food contact surface violations were documented in at least 5 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent complaint-based inspection on November 4, 2025 documented 18 violations and was completed with no further action; a prior complaint inspection on September 4, 2025 documented 27 violations across high-priority, intermediate, and basic categories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Red Mesa in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Red Mesa in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections38 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Red Mesa in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Red Mesa in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Red Mesa in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 4, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Red Mesa in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Red Mesa in St. Petersburg are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Red Mesa in St. Petersburg had?
- Red Mesa in St. Petersburg has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Red Mesa in St. Petersburg find?
- Red Mesa in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on November 4, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Red Mesa in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Red Mesa in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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