MAIN PLAZA SPORTS BAR/ CATRINA CANTINA BAR/ TERRA MEXICAN RESTAU
216 West Main Street
Florida, 33873
Hardee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
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 their can opener and its holder with black build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercial reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of it. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the kitchen. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing signs for multiple hand wash sinks in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steroid over cooked chicken and shredded cheese in the standing reach in cooler. Operator moved the beef. Corrected On-Site 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 chicken stored over whole pork in the walk in cooler. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercial reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of it. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their can opener and its holder with black build up. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their chlorine triple sink. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels for multiple hand wash sinks. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only 1 certificate for the establishment for 4 employees present. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handle on bulk container flours.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
- 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of outdoor ice machine dust on contact surface. Operator removed to dishwash and will store inside.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
- 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed back door with handle missing and 2 inch hole open to exterior.
- 29-07-5:Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Upon entering a very strong smell of sewer gas is present throughout the building. 3 compartment sink with no air gap in wasteline.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed beer cooler where beer bottles and cut fruit is stored with rusty water and black growth on interior of cooler.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flours not labeled at dry storage.
- 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed push bar exit door at back of dry storage cooler area locked with sliding deadbolt and push bar removed.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked shredded chicken 10 lbs (41F - Cold Holding); ground beef 30 lbs (40F - Cold Holding) dated 3/19/24 past 7 day holding time. See stop sale.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked shredded chicken 10 lbs (41F - Cold Holding); ground beef 30 lbs (40F - Cold Holding) dated 3/19/24 past 7 day holding time. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic paste made onsite. (80F - Cold Holding) made with fresh garlic and oil, held on top of well in reach in cooler and unable to benefit from cold hold of cooler. Operator stated it had been made less than 1 hour ago and placed inside cooler to quickly cool to 41F within 4 hours.
- 41-29-4:High Priority - Unapproved food additive onsite. Observed MSG on dry storage shelf. Gave operator handout.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
0
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handsink at front cookline removed no conveniently located handsink for wait staff or cookline . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: At callback 3/31/23 handsink was replaced at an angle and location which prevents cookline from use and offers use only to waitstaff. Which was not the original intention of the sink location. Also No handwashing provisions were located at or near this sink. No paper towels,no soap, no handwash sign making sink unuseable. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot scrubbers and other utensils stored in handsink at bar. Observed one hand sink removed and the only hand sink left in kitchen currently is a mopsink basin sized sink with towels drying in and on it and chemical bottles stored on it. Employees using it to wring out wet towels. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: At callback /31/23 Observed pot scrubbers and lemon press and drink utensils stored in handsink at bar. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: At callback /31/23 no paper towels available at handsink at bar and no paper towels available at cookline handsink that has been replaced at the wrong site. **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 cookline handsink removed. No conveniently located handsink for use by cooks on cookline or waitstaff who dip ice. Sink must be replaced and remodel plan must be submitted to plan review within 60 days for approval Before any changes can be made. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: At callback sink was reinstalled facing wait station area and not easily accessible to cookline. Cookline did use handsink at back of establishment beside warewash during callback. Sink not replaced on cookline as was originally planned. No soap or paper towel dispenser available and no provisions for washing hand's available at this sink. **Time Extended**
- 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. Inspector provided form at inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar manager added soap. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: At callback /31/23 no soap available at handsink at bar and no soap available at cookline handsink that has been replaced at the wrong site. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/19/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
8
Basic
5
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to scoop rice . Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates in kitchen not inverted on storage rack. Warning
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishmachine being operated with all chemicals disconnected from machine tubing for rinse aid and sanitizer not connected unable to tell if soap is being dispensed as two different methods are installed. Water does not look soapy. Operator must immediately discontinue use of dishmachine and properly set up 3 bay sink to wash rinse sanitize and air dry dishes before use or all service must be on disposable dishes and utensils. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service not included nverted at kitchen. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bulk container of rice in dry storage area with lid not properly closed. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook go from mopping floor put on gloves and touch ready to eat foods. Warning
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quat dispenser not properly dispensing sanitizer found at 0ppm. Operator will sanitize with bleach and will test chlorine to 50 to 100 ppm until dispenser and dishmachine are corrected. Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed cook arrive from dishwash area touching dirty faucets and dishes then add gloves and touch ready to eat foods . No handwashing taking place. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed wings (105F - Hot Holding)held at room temperature, cooked more than two hours ago. Observed double panned items on steam table made more than 6 hours ago.queso cheese (128F - Hot Holding); enchilada sauce (111F - Hot Holding) See stop sale.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wings (105F - Hot Holding)held at room temperature, cooked more than two hours ago. Observed double panned items on steam table made more than 6 hours ago.queso cheese (128F - Hot Holding); enchilada sauce (111F - Hot Holding) See stop sale. Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed kitchen staff rinse hands in 3 bay after handling dirty towels before continuing to touch clean dishes and equipment in kitchen. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black slimy substance on interior of soft drink dispensing nozzles at kitchen wait staff area. Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handsink at front cookline removed no conveniently located handsink for wait staff or cookline . Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot scrubbers and other utensils stored in handsink at bar. Observed one hand sink removed and the only hand sink left in kitchen currently is a mopsink basin sized sink with towels drying in and on it and chemical bottles stored on it. Employees using it to wring out wet towels. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site 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 cookline handsink removed. No conveniently located handsink for use by cooks on cookline or waitstaff who dip ice. Sink must be replaced and remodel plan must be submitted to plan review within 60 days for approval Before any changes can be made. 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. Inspector provided form at inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar manager added soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 8 intermediate, 5 basic).