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LA PLACITA MODERN MEXICAN CUISINE

4016 TAMPA RD · OLDSMAR · Pinellas County · FL 34677

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3672953
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13692588
DBPR license6218795

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#9High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 16lb can of marinara, 1 3lb can of clams, 16lb can of corn, 3 6lb cans of tomato puree, 1 6lb can of peeled tomatoes, and 1 1 qt can of pineapple. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: 5 6lb cans of peeled tomatoes, 3 1 qt cans of Pineapples. **Time Extended**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in bar 6 live flies in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: 4 live flies in kitchen 1 live fly in bar. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker near rear exit. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with debris, **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in bar blocked by trash can. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used to scoop sugar in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic08B-20-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 16lb can of marinara, 1 3lb can of clams, 16lb can of corn, 3 6lb cans of tomato puree, 1 6lb can of peeled tomatoes, and 1 1 qt can of pineapple stored with undamaged product. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: 5 6lb cans of peeled tomatoes, 3 1 qt cans of Pineapples. Stored with undamaged product. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in dry storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic35B-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Outer openings have no protective measures. Pests present. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water and sauces unlabeled on cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Squeeze bottle of sauce unlabeled on cook line. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.