Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR GRILL

3635 S FLORIDA AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33803

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3731953
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13770446
DBPR license6308742

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards strained Ice machine Can opener

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board on cookline

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board on cookline

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reachin cooler soiled on cookline

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Bulk bin not covered in stockroom

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.