PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR GRILL
US Highway 19
Florida, 34684
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top of ice chute - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 holes in ceiling tile in ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with sign. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 42 rodent droppings under dishmachine area. 2 rodent droppings on top of dishmachine 11 rodent droppings on top of sanitizer buckets. 9 rodent droppings under handwash sink and prep table in kitchen. 9 rodent droppings under rack holding equipment. 4 rodent droppings under soda machine bags. 1 rodent droppings under rack in dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: 2 rodent dropping found on the floor underneath the dishmachine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Operator removed cutting boards from flip tops and has some new ones that he is in the process of replacing. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For 2 new employees: Laura and Lesly - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top of ice chute - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 holes in ceiling tile in ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Operator removed cutting boards from flip tops and has some new ones that he is in the process of replacing. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For 2 new employees: Laura and Lesly - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top of ice chute
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 holes in ceiling tile in ware washing area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with sign.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran 2 times: 0ppm both runs. Discontinue use of dishmachine and sanitize dishes in the 3 compartment sink until dishmachine is working properly. Operator ran a 3rd time and it was 10ppm.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Operator has salsa cups sitting in an area that is not protected in the dining room. Discussed with employee who moved salsa cups to walk in cooler.
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 5 flies under dishmachine.
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on chemical bucket under dishmachine
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 42 rodent droppings under dishmachine area. 2 rodent droppings on top of dishmachine 11 rodent droppings on top of sanitizer buckets. 9 rodent droppings under handwash sink and prep table in kitchen. 9 rodent droppings under rack holding equipment. 4 rodent droppings under soda machine bags. 1 rodent droppings under rack in dry storage.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting in counter for less than an hour: salsa (62F - Cold Holding) operator relocated to walk in cooler. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control as an option with operator. In flip top cooler next to steam well: cheese (55F - Cold Holding) cheese was refilled less than an hour ago. Cheese is double panned. Discussed with operator. Cheese was relocated to the freezer for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
- 11-26-1: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. For 2 new employees: Laura and Lesly
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 11 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line, prep srea
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of gallon containers for mixed beverages. Discussed the importance of of not reusing gallon containers.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board **Repeat Violation**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).