PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL
405 US HIGHWAY 41 BYPASS N · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line.
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 5
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling tile in kitchen shows damage from water.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling vents in kitchen dishwasher area soiled with accumulated dust.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
08B-12-5Basic – 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**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:23 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.