PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL
38361 COUNTY RD 54 E · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33542
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Employee killed live roach on clean dish shelf in ware washing area. Washed rinse and sanitized area and dishes on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 6
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Employee removed cardboard from dry storage shelves in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in ware washing area washing area next to triple sink. Employee removed dead roach cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean dishes on shelves in ware washing area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of octopus on floor of freezer and unwashed produce on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed knife from in between reach in cooler and prep table on cook line and took to ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee poured water out of container on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:22 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.