PLACITA BAR & GRILL
7700 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33604
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
9
Basic
10
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of plantains on floor in walk-in-cooler Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink near cooksline hot water turned off Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooksline and slicer Warning
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand sink inadequate in warewashing and food preparation area. Near walk-in-cooler and 3 compartment sink. Plan Review requested. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Hot water shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen area Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Luz Mercedes Person In Charge 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/. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 19 total violations (0 high priority, 9 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Admin Complaint
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink near cooksline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Admin Complaint
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand sink inadequate in warewashing and food preparation area. Near walk-in-cooler and 3 compartment sink. Plan Review requested. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Admin Complaint
- 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New rooms with refrigerators, unconnected hand sink, large ice machine and dry storage room add to back kitchen area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Admin Complaint
- 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in walk-in-cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
13
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Warning
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Observed back kitchen area door open Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink near cooksline Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand sink inadequate in warewashing and food preparation area. Near walk-in-cooler and 3 compartment sink. Plan Review requested. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running in establishment. Hot water at three-compartment sink 82 F Bar area 83 F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New rooms with refrigerators, unconnected hand sink, large ice machine and dry storage room add to back kitchen area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Warning
- 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. Food in walk-in-cooler Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 19 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 5/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Admin Complaint
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Admin Complaint
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Admin Complaint
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Admin Complaint
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Admin Complaint
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Admin Complaint
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Admin Complaint
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand sink inadequate in warewashing and food preparation area. Near walk-in-cooler and 3 compartment sink. Plan Review requested. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Admin Complaint
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at hand sink in front kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Admin Complaint
- 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/. New rooms with refrigerators, unconnected hand sink, large ice machine and dry storage room add to back kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/23/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back kitchen area Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At 3 compartment sink Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand sink inadequate in warewashing and food preparation area. Near walk-in-cooler and 3 compartment sink. Plan Review requested. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at hand sink in front kitchen area 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/. New rooms with refrigerators, unconnected hand sink, large ice machine and dry storage room add to back kitchen area Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 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. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle (hot water) not working at plumbing fixture. Main kitchen area hand sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near 3 compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Main kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle (hot water) not working at plumbing fixture. Main kitchen area hand sink Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near 3 compartment sink Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over open can of tomato sauce in walk-in-cooler Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Walk-in-cooler Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Main kitchen area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).