PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR GRILL
7285 Forest Oaks Boulevard
Florida, 34606
Hernando County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 12/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8787711
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken tenders over fries not in original hermetically sealed packaging in reach-in cooler at time of inspection. Operator and employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Toxic chemical stored next to coffee and coffee filters in the front wait station off kitchen area. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8459513
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 10/2/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8459049
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers stacked together with water droplets inside of them to the left of the walk-in cooler on a storage rack and cups in wait station off cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a separate wait station/prep area added in dry storage area. In wait station is a prep table, chip dispenser, and a reach-in cooler with desserts and drinks. Discussed with operator and discussed requirement of adding a handwashing sink in an area where food is being prepared. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Operator submitted plans to plan review and is waiting for final approval. Inspector observed changes in establishment and plans accurately reflected the new layout submitted to plan review. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/31/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386659
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom to the left of the walk-in cooler without self closer. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers stacked together with water droplets inside of them to the left of the walk-in cooler on a storage rack and cups in wait station off cook line. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies in prep area not landing on food or clean equipment. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding) in table side guacamole cart and Housemade Salsa (50F - Cold Holding) packed on ice in wait station area. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control with operator. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a separate wait station/prep area added in dry storage area. In wait station is a prep table, chip dispenser, and a reach-in cooler with desserts and drinks. Discussed with operator and discussed requirement of adding a handwashing sink in an area where food is being prepared. Warning