Placita Bar & Grill
Last inspected: May 27, 2025
30
Score
Going back to 2022, Placita Bar & Grill has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from May 27, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 13 violations per visit across recent inspections.
Placita Bar & Grill's latest score of 30 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
7
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooksline and slicer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand sink inadequate in warewashing and food preparation area. Near walk-in-cooler and 3 compartment sink. Plan Review requested. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Admin Complaint**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: Confirmed with Brianna in Plan Review no remodel plans have been submitted in the last 60 days. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of plantains on floor in walk-in-cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink near cooksline hot water turned off **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Admin Complaint**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
30
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Mar 20, 2024
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Walk-in-cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Main kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle (hot water) not working at plumbing fixture. Main kitchen area hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
45
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Glass reach-in-cooler and walk-in-cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines preventing proper floor cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
50
Aug 4, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes sitting out at room temperature at 69 F. Operator placing in reach-in-cooler uncovered. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator making salad touching sliced tomatoes with his bare hands. See stop sale
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies on back kitchen area near back door and 2 fly in bar area front kitchen
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator making salad touching sliced tomatoes with his bare hands. See stop sale
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooksline
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Discussed with operators correct order.
16-13-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near back kitchen door
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near large ice machine and back kitchen door **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on floor in dry storage area and to go containers not inverted on top shelf cooksline
25-06-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused broken equipment stored outside in back kitchen area outside.
33-31-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Placita Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Placita Bar & Grill on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Placita Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Placita Bar & Grill most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Placita Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Placita Bar & Grill have averaged around 13 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Placita Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Placita Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Placita Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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