PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL
2390 TAMIAMI TRL · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33952
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb at back exterior of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing a wiping cloth at ware washing area handwashing sink. Educated the employee that the hand wash sink is strictly for handwashing and for no other purpose.
Basic 5
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup in the interior of Walk in Cooler door handles. Operator cleaned the door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline. Employee placed beard guard over their beard. **Corrected On-Site**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in disrepair at Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scraper in standing water 84F next to Flat Grill. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish in standing water at 2 compartment sink. Operator placed cold running water over the frozen fish. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:17 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.