PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR GRILL

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, operator primed machine, ran 2 more cycles, still less than 50 ppm chlorine. Operator will set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing . Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - case of raw chicken above cut lettuce. Chicken moved to kitchen to prep Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. octopus (49F - Cold Holding) cooked ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - octopus (49F - Cold Holding) cooked ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) all have dates of 3/21, temperatures not taken today, they were take yesterday afternoon and were at proper temperature. See stop sale . Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket on cook line, > 200 ppm, corrected to 60 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple brooms in front of hand wash sink in dish room. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Opera added water to pan with soup from hand wash sink. Discussed use of hand wash sink with staff and operator. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table, employee beverage in freezer next to food d for customers, operator removed both Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. salsa (47F - Cold Holding). Operator states salsa was made yesterday. Tomato's were roasted. Operator states that temperatures were not taken to ensure food properly cooled to 41F. See stop sale.

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cups of salsa sitting in the dining room area with no protection. Discussed with manager. Manager moved salsa to the kitchen. Salsa was in the process of cooling at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. salsa (47F - Cooling)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: butter (45F - Cold Holding); queso (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); pork (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding) food was not prepared today. Ambient air of the walk in cooler is between 48F-50F. No temperatures taken. Operator opened the door to the freezer inside the walk in to drop the temperature. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at handwash sink closest to dish machine. Operator stocked sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 82F handwash sink in the ware washing area. Hot water faucet handle unable to be turned. Discussed with manager.

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Handwash sink pipe closest to dishmachine. Operator placed bucket under the sink.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 42 rodent droppings under dishmachine area. 2 rodent droppings on top of dishmachine 11 rodent droppings on top of sanitizer buckets. 9 rodent droppings under handwash sink and prep table in kitchen. 9 rodent droppings under rack holding equipment. 4 rodent droppings under soda machine bags. 1 rodent droppings under rack in dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: 2 rodent dropping found on the floor underneath the dishmachine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Operator removed cutting boards from flip tops and has some new ones that he is in the process of replacing. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For 2 new employees: Laura and Lesly - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top of ice chute - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 holes in ceiling tile in ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with sign. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran 2 times: 0ppm both runs. Discontinue use of dishmachine and sanitize dishes in the 3 compartment sink until dishmachine is working properly. Operator ran a 3rd time and it was 10ppm.

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Operator has salsa cups sitting in an area that is not protected in the dining room. Discussed with employee who moved salsa cups to walk in cooler.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 5 flies under dishmachine.

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on chemical bucket under dishmachine

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 42 rodent droppings under dishmachine area. 2 rodent droppings on top of dishmachine 11 rodent droppings on top of sanitizer buckets. 9 rodent droppings under handwash sink and prep table in kitchen. 9 rodent droppings under rack holding equipment. 4 rodent droppings under soda machine bags. 1 rodent droppings under rack in dry storage.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting in counter for less than an hour: salsa (62F - Cold Holding) operator relocated to walk in cooler. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control as an option with operator. In flip top cooler next to steam well: cheese (55F - Cold Holding) cheese was refilled less than an hour ago. Cheese is double panned. Discussed with operator. Cheese was relocated to the freezer for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained

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. For 2 new employees: Laura and Lesly

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top of ice chute

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 holes in ceiling tile in ware washing area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with sign.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 44F cold hold, cooked pork 45F cold hold. Operator placed food items in the walk in freezer for a quick cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, cutting board at refrigeration unit to the left of the range. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked chicken, cooked beans? Operator was able to determine the prep date and will date accordingly Warning

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator has been utilizing the 3 compartment sink and has a call in for repairs. Dishwasher continuously runs Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved employee beverage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 under prep table next to hand sink in prep area 9 live above door in reach in cooler next to hand sink on cook line 1 live in gasket in reach in cooler on cook line next to hand sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: 2 live in hinge of reach in cooler 3 live on floor next to reach in cooler on cook line 1 live on wall by freezer next to 3 compartment sink 1 on wall behind freezer next to 3 compartment sink 2 on floor behind freezer next to 3 compartment sink Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: 1 live under prep table above reach in cooler next to chip machine 1 live on floor under 3 compartment sink 1 live on wall above clean dish rack 1 live on walk next to dish machine Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: 1 live on floor in front of cabinet where computers are in dining room 1 live on wall by high top table close to chip machine in dining area 1 live on wall above reach in cooler on cook line Operator killed, discarded and sanitized the area Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. 0ppm, stopped using machine to sanitize and set up sink to sanitize Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor under hand sink next to prep table 2 dead on floor next to reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: 3 dead by trash can next to soda station by bar 2 dead in front of soda station by bar 1 dead under shelf next to soda machine by bar 3 dead inside drain at bar 14 dead behind reach in cooler on cook line 4 dead on floor under hand sink by prep table 16 dead under dish machineTime Extended Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: 1 dead on floor in front of bar 1 dead under table with chop machine next to reach in cooler 1 dead on ledge above reach in cooler across from steam table 3 dead on floor behind steam table 2 dead on floor under dish machine 1 dead on prep table across from dish machine Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: 1 dead on floor in womens restroom, operator discarded and sanitized the area Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine is at 0ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 under prep table next to hand sink in prep area 9 live above door in reach in cooler next to hand sink on cook line 1 live in gasket in reach in cooler on cook line next to hand sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: 2 live in hinge of reach in cooler 3 live on floor next to reach in cooler on cook line 1 live on wall by freezer next to 3 compartment sink 1 on wall behind freezer next to 3 compartment sink 2 on floor behind freezer next to 3 compartment sink Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: 1 live under prep table above reach in cooler next to chip machine 1 live on floor under 3 compartment sink 1 live on wall above clean dish rack 1 live on walk next to dish machine Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dicer in hand sink, brooms and paper towel dispenser blocking hand sink next to prep table in prep are Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: Paper towel dispenser in way of getting to hand sink Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. 0ppm, stopped using machine to sanitize and set up sink to sanitize Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor under hand sink next to prep table 2 dead on floor next to reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: 3 dead by trash can next to soda station by bar 2 dead in front of soda station by bar 1 dead under shelf next to soda machine by bar 3 dead inside drain at bar 14 dead behind reach in cooler on cook line 4 dead on floor under hand sink by prep table 16 dead under dish machineTime Extended Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: 1 dead on floor in front of bar 1 dead under table with chop machine next to reach in cooler 1 dead on ledge above reach in cooler across from steam table 3 dead on floor behind steam table 2 dead on floor under dish machine 1 dead on prep table across from dish machine Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine is at 0ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-12: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 17 small flies around mop sink in back of kitchen 6 flies under prep table 2 flies in bar area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: 1 fly under prep table 1 fly by bar Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 under prep table next to hand sink in prep area 9 live above door in reach in cooler next to hand sink on cook line 1 live in gasket in reach in cooler on cook line next to hand sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: 2 live in hinge of reach in cooler 3 live on floor next to reach in cooler on cook line 1 live on wall by freezer next to 3 compartment sink 1 on wall behind freezer next to 3 compartment sink 2 on floor behind freezer next to 3 compartment sink Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dicer in hand sink, brooms and paper towel dispenser blocking hand sink next to prep table in prep are Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. 0ppm, stopped using machine to sanitize and set up sink to sanitize Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor under hand sink next to prep table 2 dead on floor next to reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: 3 dead by trash can next to soda station by bar 2 dead in front of soda station by bar 1 dead under shelf next to soda machine by bar 3 dead inside drain at bar 14 dead behind reach in cooler on cook line 4 dead on floor under hand sink by prep table 16 dead under dish machineTime Extended Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine is at 0ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put gloves on to start preparing food without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure with employees Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher putting dirty dishes in dish machine then pulling clean and putting away, discussed proper hand washing procedure with employees Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 6 seconds, discussed proper hand washing procedure with employees Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 79, discussed proper hand washing procedure with employees Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee cut raw fish then rinsed hands off with no soap, discussed proper hand washing procedure with employees Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 17 small flies around mop sink in back of kitchen 6 flies under prep table 2 flies in bar area Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 under prep table next to hand sink in prep area 9 live above door in reach in cooler next to hand sink on cook line 1 live in gasket in reach in cooler on cook line next to hand sink Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (46F - Cold Holding); Fish (47F - Cold Holding, manager put in bottom of reach in Corrective Action Taken Warning

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dicer in hand sink, brooms and paper towel dispenser blocking hand sink next to prep table in prep are Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. 0ppm, stopped using machine to sanitize and set up sink to sanitize Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor under hand sink next to prep table 2 dead on floor next to reach in cooler Warning

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine is at 0ppm Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink with no lid or straw on working cutting board on cook line Drinks with no lid or straw on prep table across from dish machine Drinks removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket not in a manner to properly dry Warning