Plaka Restaurant

1001 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 339312623

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jun 22, 2023

100

Score

Low Risk

Plaka Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 22, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Plaka Restaurant dates to Jun 22, 2023.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Myers Beach restaurant scores 82. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed calamari stored underneath raw chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved calamari to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in front service area used as dump sink. Repeat from 01-25-2022 **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in ice machine area. Repeat from 01-25-2022 **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler behind prep table. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf of prep table. Operator removed phone **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In ice machine room. Operator secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Eggs and tomatoes stored on wire racks less than 1/2 inch off floor in walk in cooler. Repeat from 01-25-2022 **Repeat Violation**

08B-47-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Knife handle resting on baklava. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing chicken at prep table without a hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling on cooks line damaged and plaster is pealing off.

36-32-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on shelf above prep table. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plaka Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Plaka Restaurant on file is from Jun 22, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Plaka Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?

Plaka Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.

Has Plaka Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Plaka Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Plaka Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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