PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR GRILL
1894 STICKNEY POINT RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with enchilada tortillas on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tortillas. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (52F – Cold Holding) at the guacamole station at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator stated the tomatoes have been held for less than 2 hours. The operator placed the tomatoes in the reach in cooler. The operator was emailed a time/temperature for public health form. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the prep area, server station, and bar blocked. The operator removed the obstructions to the hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 77F at the handwashing sink in the dish area.
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The operator cleaned the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide not adequately secured near the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean pans stored next to a handwashing sink in the dish area exposed to splash. The operator properly stored the pans. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for uncooked rice in the prep area not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of the glass door reach-in-cooler behind the bar.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados stored with pico de gallo in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the pico de gallo. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:38 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.