MAIN PLAZA BISTRO BAR
216 W MAIN STREET · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked shredded chicken 10 lbs (41F – Cold Holding); ground beef 30 lbs (40F – Cold Holding) dated 3/19/24 past 7 day holding time. See stop sale.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked shredded chicken 10 lbs (41F – Cold Holding); ground beef 30 lbs (40F – Cold Holding) dated 3/19/24 past 7 day holding time. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic paste made onsite. (80F – Cold Holding) made with fresh garlic and oil, held on top of well in reach in cooler and unable to benefit from cold hold of cooler. Operator stated it had been made less than 1 hour ago and placed inside cooler to quickly cool to 41F within 4 hours.
41-29-4High Priority – Unapproved food additive onsite. Observed MSG on dry storage shelf. Gave operator handout.
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handle on bulk container flours.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
10-13-5Basic – In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of outdoor ice machine dust on contact surface. Operator removed to dishwash and will store inside.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
35B-04-4Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed back door with handle missing and 2 inch hole open to exterior.
29-07-5Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Upon entering a very strong smell of sewer gas is present throughout the building. 3 compartment sink with no air gap in wasteline.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed beer cooler where beer bottles and cut fruit is stored with rusty water and black growth on interior of cooler.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flours not labeled at dry storage.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:51 PM.
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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.