Lake Magdalene, Hillsborough County

PLATO LATINO

202 E BEARSS AVE, Lake Magdalene, FL 33613

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 High Priority
Feb 18, 2026
City
Lake Magdalene
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 24377104

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on the same shelf as dry storage items. Storage corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-17-3

Detail 24377105

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired on 02/01/26. Less than 60 days.

08A-05-6

Detail 24377100

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a pan on raw chicken being stored over ready to eat beans. Discussed proper storage.

36-37-5

Detail 24377101

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the dish washing area and in some parts of the front service area.

14-09-4

Detail 24377102

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable observed in storage area and flip top units.

08B-38-4

Detail 24377103

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed meat being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24377099

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed being stored on the tables in between uses. Repeat Violation

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 23940878

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a cup with insulin pens being stored in the reach in cooler in the front service area. Manger removed. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 23940879

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the restaurant preparing, cooking, and selling food with a license that expired on 02/01/2025. Manager was able to pay and update the license.

36-34-5

Detail 23940877

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the front area. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the corner of the front service area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23940876

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of fish being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager corrected storage.

21-12-4

Detail 23940880

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet cloth in use and being stored on the counter.

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

41-04-4

Detail 23519255

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed toothpaste being stored with the dry items in the storage area.

36-37-5

Detail 23519258

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceilings tiles in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23519252

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two employee phone on the shelf used to store dry goods. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 23519253

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of raw chicken being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23519257

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves being used to store dry goods being soiled with food debris.

36-02-5

Detail 23519256

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floors by the dish washing area. Repeat Violation

21-09-4

Detail 23519254

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a soiled wet cloth being used on the line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 23098897

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on a shelf above a ready to eat catering order in reach in cooler on the front line.

11-27-4

Detail 23098898

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No clean up instructions provided. Emailed operator clean up instructions.

36-37-5

Detail 23098899

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceilings tiles in the kitchen area.

12B-07-4

Detail 23098893

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on a storage rack. Manager removed drink. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23098891

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

40-01-4

Detail 23098900

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee charger and smoking items stored on spice wire rack. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23098895

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 23098892

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed an open box of frozen fish in the walk in freezer.

36-50-4

Detail 23098894

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood system filters with build up grease. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 23098896

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floors by the dish washing area.

21-09-4

Detail 23098901

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a wet cloth being used in front line service area.

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22490320

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on soda machine with mold like substance inside.

31B-03-4

Detail 22490317

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand wash soap at hand sink next to three compartment sink and next to cook line. Employee placed hand soap at all hand sinks. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22490318

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Employee began date marking food in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 22490319

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food preparation table on cooks line. Employee removed from prep table. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22490321

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions, potatoes and fryer oil stored on floor. Employee moved all food indicated from floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22490316

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood vent.

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

02C-01-5

Detail 22275764

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed prepared food cold holding in WIC. Manager indicated food stored has been in cooler for at least two days. Not date mark observed. employee date marked food. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: No date mark observed for salami in Walk in cooler. Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22275766

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. emailed operator form. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Observed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. emailed operator form. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22275765

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can-opener blade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Observed soiled can-opener blade. Time Extended

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

08A-04-5

Detail 22108558

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22108562

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed prepared food cold holding in WIC. Manager indicated food stored has been in cooler for at least two days. Not date mark observed. employee date marked food. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22108561

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. emailed operator form. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22108554

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can-opener blade. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22108560

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Fernando. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22108555

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Valeria. Spoke with employee, Valeria who states she was hired approximately 3yrs ago and has not had employee training. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22108557

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. emailed operator form. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22108564

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as a scoop in container of rice. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22108563

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile located in kitchen. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22108556

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks on spice shelf located in kitchen. employee discarded drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22108559

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of slicer located in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 21716550

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic bowl stored in hand sink on service line Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21716551

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21716552

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing at room temperature at prep sink Corrected observed employee place in walk cooler Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21716553

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in dish area

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 21031180

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepped ham over 24 hours old with no labels or dates on the items. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-21: Observed no labels. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21031181

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on the floor in the freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-21: Observed water bottles stored on the floor. Time Extended

Feb 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

08A-04-5

Detail 20872127

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above tomatoes in the walk-in cooler. Manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20872129

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans from morning at 67F in the walk-in cooler. Manager stated that they were there since 8am. Manager put beans in smaller, shallow containers and put in the freezer. Temperature was at 48F at 30 minutes. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20872128

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 20872130

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training certificates for employees working over 60 days. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20872124

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the sink. Manager restocked the soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20872126

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepped ham over 24 hours old with no labels or dates on the items. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20872123

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on the floor in the freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20872125

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 wet mops stored on the floor. Repeat Violation Warning

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 20468914

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored with raw beef in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the chicken and stored correctly on the shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20468917

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with debris on the blade.

02C-02-5

Detail 20468916

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and meatballs made more than 24 hours ago with no labels.

36-37-5

Detail 20468918

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen were mixed with smooth and porous tiles. The porous tiles need to be switched to smooth and cleanable tiles. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 20468913

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap on the back door where pests could get into the restaurant. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20468915

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored on the floor. Manager moved the chicken to the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20468912

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gaskets with debris and mold like substance on the gasket.

42-01-4

Detail 20468911

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 mops stored on the floor. Manager had employee hang both mops. Corrected On-Site