Platea
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
50
Score
Platea appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around eight violations, down from roughly 14 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Pinecrest facility scores 55, putting Platea on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under dish machine where hose is attached.
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 tuna and 3 corvina filets completely thawed in ROP.
01B-13-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
22-31-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler across triple sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in across triple sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter cooler across cook line.
29-49-6
50
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken egg in walk in. Operator tossed egg on site. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meats stored in walk in above fresh produce. Operator corrected order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry dish racks.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
22-31-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
52
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters above ready to eat shrimp. Operator changed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
22-31-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at alcohol cooler in kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry storage rack.
16-46-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at kitchen entrance.
36-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on cook line.
29-49-6
52
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw beef at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed six individuals packages with raw fish inside of vacuum packaging packaged onsite at reach in cooler. And 6 individual packages (3 pounds) of scallops inside of reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler. The reduced oxygen package is onsite. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Oysters stored over cooked sweet potatoes at reach in cooler precipitation area. And observed raw whole fish stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tuna (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed six individuals packages with raw fish inside of vacuum packaging packaged onsite at reach in cooler. And 6 individual packages (3 pounds) of scallops inside of reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler. The reduced oxygen package is onsite. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at preparation line. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at reach in cooler preparation area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna bearing a label inside of reduced oxygen packaged at walk in cooler. Operator removed the tuna from the individual package. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed the establishment ROP raw beef for less than 48 hours, no time recorded at the individual package. **Warning**
03G-54-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside of water at 79°F. Operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs stored at oven door. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed condiments containers stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash at preparation area. **Warning**
08B-36-4
19
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (88 F - Hot Holding) and butter (102 F - Hot Holding) at stove. As per operator for half and hour. Operator moved the products to the oven to be reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked potatoes (68 F - Cold Holding) on the top of the oven. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over French fried at reach in cooler drawers. Operator relocated the salmon to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil inside of water at 80°F. Operator eliminated the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary > 400 ppm) . Operator added water to get 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche and tuna tartare not identified as raw at the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cook beef short ribs inside of reduced oxygen package and maintained more than 48 hours at walk in cooler not approved variance. **Warning**
03G-43-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle inside of the rice container. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent and ceiling tiles soiled with mold like substance next to the walk-in cooler and ice machine. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator cut the individual packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed octopus at room temperature. Operator put the product at preparation sink and turned on the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet towels on preparation tables at cook line. Operator started to remove the wet towels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, flour and rice containers not identified by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
20
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Platea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Platea on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Platea?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Platea.
How does Platea compare to other restaurants in Pinecrest?
Platea most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinecrest average of 55.
Has Platea's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Platea have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Platea 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 Platea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Platea is inspected around two times per year on average.
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