PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL

724 CYPRESS VILLAGE BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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1750 W MCNAB RD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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MIXTECA0.7mi

6882 NW 20 AVE

Fort Lauderdale, FL

2440 W CYPRESS CREEK RD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

1461 SW 30 AVE

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2600 N PALM AIRE DR

Pompano Beach, FL

3095 W CYPRESS CREEK RD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

100 W CYPRESS CREEK RD UNIT 835

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5640 N FEDERAL HWY STE 3

Fort Lauderdale, FL

SUBWAY1.3mi

8050 W MCNAB

North Lauderdale, FL

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 4/28/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee opened water bottle on reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator had employee move drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stacked in dry storage. Operator moved pans to dry during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage around dumpster at time of inspection. Operator had employee start cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection. Operator closed lid during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards on cooks line are stained at time of inspection.
Food Inspector #10722733
2025-04-28
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/28/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 11/19/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10722459
2024-11-19
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 11/18/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in salt. Manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table. Manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in storage room. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Drink on floor in beer cooler. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line. Manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over seasonings. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink pipes leaking next to fryers. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on floor near grill. Manager removed and sanitized at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 45 F, Cut lettuce 45 F in reach in cooler under grill. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink next to fryers plumbing disconnected. Manager reconnected at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using handwash sink to fill up sanitizer bucket. Warning
Food Inspector #8741028
2024-11-18
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).

Inspection on 3/7/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Can of jalapenos and tomatoes dented near ice machine.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag with drinks, operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking food with no hair restraint.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of chips on floor near ice machine, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets on floor, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in standing water temped 56 F, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasonings not labeled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of jalapenos and tomatoes dented near ice machine.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pineapples in reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 46 F in ice bath, operator placed deeper in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8625126
2024-03-07
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 10/18/2023

High Priority
6
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
17
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. Ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in salt, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted near office, employees inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in dry storage.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Drink mix on floor in walk in cooler.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At soda machine, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On guacamole cart.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line. Employee cleaned microwave at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in dry storage.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Whipped cream and wine in drink ice at bar.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in grocery bags.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over tea and salsa in walk in cooler.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab raw chicken then grabbed raw shrimp without changing gloves and washing hands.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Whipped cream and wine in drink ice at bar.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 46 F- retemp 43 F, Cheese 50 F, cut lettuce 58 F in reach in cooler, operator placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled near dish machine. Employee labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8362630
2023-10-18
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 17 total violations (6 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).