PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR GRILL
1894 Stickney Point Road
Florida, 34231
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the nozzles for the margarita machine behind the bar soiled with a green mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the top interior of the ice machine.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line a shelf with raw ground beef in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on the floor in the back storage area. The operator properly stored the onions. Corrected On-Site
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice buckets stored on floor between uses. The operator properly stored the ice buckets. Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong handles stored touching raw beef, chicken, and fish in the low boy cold holding unit on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair at the entrance to the walk in cooler.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Observed an employee beverage container in the reach in cooler near the hand sink on the cook line with food to be served to customers. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line and behind the bar.
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly underneath the hand sink in the server station causing water to drain on the floor.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 7 dented cans of peeled tomatoes on the storage rack near the rear exit. The operator segregated the cans for return. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for proper sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over steak in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw meats. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The above potentially hazardous foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The above potentially hazardous foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting on the faucet with a hose connected in the dish area.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the nozzles for the margarita machine behind the bar soiled with a green mold-like substance.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a piece of equipment blocking access to the handwashing sink in the prep area. The operator moved the piece of equipment. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cut lime in the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator removed the lime from the hand sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 18 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic food container with no handle used as a scoop for horchata in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the plastic container. Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar. The operator properly secured the tank. Corrected On-Site
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner for beef in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the cardboard.. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a to go box of employee food stored near containers of salsa The operator discarded the employee food.in the reach in cooler at the wait station Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked metal pans not properly air dried in the prep area. Observed plastic beverage cups nor properly air dried near the soda machine at the wait station.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks used by food employees behind the bar.
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sinks provided with disposable towels in the dish area and behind the bar.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee beverages stored near containers of salsa in the reach in cooler at the wait station The operator discarded the employee beverages. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked octopus thawing at room temperature in the prep are. The operator placed the octopus under cold running water. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Beverages stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed an opened glass bottled beverage and a 2 liter bottle stored in drinking ice behind the bar. The operator discarded the contents of the ice bin. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tomato sauce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in the 4-drawer reach in cooler underneath the flat top grill on the cook line. The operator stated the above foods were removed from the walk in cooler approximately 1.5 hours prior. The operator placed ice on the foods for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of engine oil stored on a shelf above hot sauce at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the oil. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth chlorine solution over 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The operator cleaned the ice machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured near the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean pans stored next to a handwashing sink in the dish area exposed to splash. The operator properly stored the pans. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch. Corrected On-Site
- 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 the scoop handle used for uncooked rice in the prep area not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of the glass door reach-in-cooler behind the bar.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados stored with pico de gallo in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the pico de gallo. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with enchilada tortillas on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tortillas. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) at the guacamole station at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator stated the tomatoes have been held for less than 2 hours. The operator placed the tomatoes in the reach in cooler. The operator was emailed a time/temperature for public health form. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the prep area, server station, and bar blocked. The operator removed the obstructions to the hand sinks. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 77F at the handwashing sink in the dish area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/3/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
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. Observed the interior of the ice machine with black mold like substance.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls with no handles used as scoops for salt and garlic powder on the cook line. The operator removed the bowls from the foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured by the walk in cooler.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation table in the back of the kitchen. The operator discarded the employee beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating in a food preparation area in the back of the kitchen. The employee moved into the dining room. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on a rack in the back of the kitchen. The operator placed the pans in the dish area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler roll top door in disrepair near the handwashing sink on the cook line.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.the ice machine stored on top of a cardboard box. The operator sanitized the scoop and properly stored. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers on the cook line.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tilapia thawing in standing water in the prep sink. The operator moved the tilapia to the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at the front of the bar.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of medicine stored on a shelf above a food preparation area at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the medicine. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the nozzle for the margarita dispenser behind the bar soiled with a slime like substance.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a coffee urn stored in the handwashing sink at the wait station. The operator removed the coffee urn. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).