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PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL

With 9 inspections documented, PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL maintains a 2.0/5 food safety rating in PORT CHARLOTTE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2390 Tamiami Trail
Florida, 33952
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13463511

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching the flour at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food item with no cover at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table. Operator placed it in the sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa 45F at ice bath. Added more ice to cool it 39F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13471241

  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wet wiping cloth sanitizer bucket on the floor at wait station. Operator placed the sanitizer in a new wiping cloth bucket and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Raid household pesticide at shelf above 2 compartment sink. Operator discarded the pesticide/insecticide. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer spray bottle over 200ppm on test strip. Corrected to 100ppm by adding more water. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10940527

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over sour cream at exterior Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items at Walk in Cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker next to 2 compartment sink. Operator placed vacuum during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at men's restroom handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 2/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8993974

  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath the cutting board at Make Table. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth from underneath the cutting board. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at side exterior of establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of foodhandler training certificate. Educated the operator of needing to be the original.

Inspection Date: 10/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8731078

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on the back exterior of walk in cooler handle. Operator cleaned the handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked with no air flow to dry the containers in a timely manner. Operator removed the containers from being stacked to allow air flow. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over salsa at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed refried beans not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8656427

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8655526

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed dish washer in dish area with raw shrimp, prepping and no hair restraint. Observed operator giving hair net to dishwasher, and dishwasher putting on hair net. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in dry storage seasonings in containers with out identifying labels on them. Observed employees working on labels **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen area, landing on food prep table while employee is prepping fish. Observed 4 flying insects in bar when lifting up soda gun on left hand side of the bar facing hostess station. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas in non food grade bags on cook line. Observed cook putting tortillas in plastic food grade bags Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352344

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food at wait station Reach in Cooler. Operator segregated and identified employees food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed various locations at establishment. Operator in the process of sealing the concrete floor.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa 55F at ice bath next to ice machine. Operator added more ice and water to rapid chill to bring temperature down to 41F or below. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed whip cream at wait station at reach in cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed soiled cutting board at Make Table. Repeat Violation
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed low pressure on hot side at wait station handwash sink. Educated and informed the operator.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed equipment item at bar handwash sink. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8452473

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle touching ice at interior of ice machine. Operator removed the handle from touching. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa 59F at prep table. Operator placed in Walk in Cooler to rapid chill to 41F and/or below. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to exterior mop sink and at the exterior side entry of the establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation