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PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL

Health inspection records show PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL in VENICE has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

405 US HIGHWAY 41 BYPASS N

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/16/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10883299

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling tile in kitchen shows damage from water.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents in kitchen dishwasher area soiled with accumulated dust.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed refried beans and cheese sauce in walk-in cooler not covered. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. protected. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese dice tomatoes and onions on fresh made guacamole push cart in dining room at 57F each. Operator removed items from use and voluntarily disposed of them. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line.
  • 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 cooked shredded meats, dice vegetables and cooked seafood in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Corrected On-Site

2/11/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8896503

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment at shelf in dishwasher area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

9/23/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8768594

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles and spice shakes at cooks line not labeled.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

12/13/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8573409

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/12/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8481504

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat 8-23-23 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tub of cut onions on floor at cooks line. Observed cases of avocados on floor in dry storage. Observed employee move items off floor. Repeat 8-23-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-beer cooler at bar. Repeat 8-23-23 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed aspirin bottle over food on top shelf of rack at cooks line. Observed op remove aspirin. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 small flying insects at dishwasher area near trash can and dirty dishes. Warning
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of Raid bug spray in cabinet at wait staff service line. Observed operator remove pesticide. Corrected On-Site Warning

8/23/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8370485

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by pep sink. Observed operator secure tanks with chain. Repeat 12-15-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil on floor at cooks line. Plastic container of tortilla chip stored on floor by ice machine case of avocado stored on floor in store room. Observed operator had staff move all items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar. Repeat 12-15-22 Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing in tub of standing water in prep sink. Observed operator turn on cold running for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs on shelf above can soda and bottled juice in Walk-in cooler. Observed operator rearrange items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site