Mestizo’s Mexican Cuisine was inspected by the Nashville Health Department on Friday, August 22. The report revealed that the restaurant was cited for violations related to sanitation and food handling.
Please note that the score mentioned below is from a routine inspection conducted on August 22 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- Mestizo’s Mexican Cuisine received a score of 59 during its health inspection on August 22.
- The restaurant was reported for poor sanitation and improper food storage temperatures.
- The restaurant has been ordered to correct the violations within 10 days before the follow-up inspection.
Mestizo’s Mexican Cuisine
- Where: 699 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209
- When: Friday, August 22, 2025
- Score: 59
Mestizo’s Mexican Cuisine, known for its Mexican food, was cited for 14 major violations. The inspection report revealed that employees were handling raw chicken, raw shrimp, raw beef, fresh vegetables, and clean plates without changing their gloves or washing their hands.
The dish pit and hand sink were seen being used as a dump sink. The health inspectors noted that hand sinks are for the sole purpose of hand washing. They noted multiple cans with significant damage stored on the rack at dry storage.
The blade of the can opener was found to be excessively dirty, with a bundle of fresh herbs touching the blade on the prep table in the kitchen. The cook line drawer cooler was not kept at the required 41°F or below, with items ranging from 46°F to 55°F.
As a corrective action, all food was ice-packed, and the PIC was instructed not to use the unit until it could maintain proper temperatures. Two containers of salsa, an enchilada dated 08/02 and a burrito dated 08/14, were found past their discard dates.
Neither item had been discarded as required. A chemical spray can of oven and grill cleaner was improperly stored with food ingredients on the lower shelf of a prep table in the kitchen. More details on the inspection are available online.
Follow-up Inspection
The health department has ordered Mestizo’s Mexican Cuisine to correct all the major violations within 10 days before the follow-up inspection. Failure of the restaurant to comply with the order will lead to a suspension of its health permit.
