Inspection Report

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PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL

2390 TAMIAMI TRL · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33952

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 24, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3333086
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8352344
DBPR license1801613

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate2 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.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa 55F at ice bath next to ice machine. Operator added more ice and water to rapid chill to bring temperature down to 41F or below. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#4Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed whip cream at wait station at reach in cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed soiled cutting board at Make Table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Intermediate27-19-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed low pressure on hot side at wait station handwash sink. Educated and informed the operator.

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed equipment item at bar handwash sink. Operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food at wait station Reach in Cooler. Operator segregated and identified employees food items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed various locations at establishment. Operator in the process of sealing the concrete floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:57 PM.

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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.