Plato Latino
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Plato Latino, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “container of medicine improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Plato Latino's latest score of 52 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on the same shelf as dry storage items. Storage corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired on 02/01/26. Less than 60 days.
50-17-3
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.
08A-05-6
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.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable observed in storage area and flip top units.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed meat being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed being stored on the tables in between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
52
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
50-17-3
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**
41-07-4
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.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of fish being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager corrected storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet cloth in use and being stored on the counter.
21-12-4
64
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
41-04-4
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**
36-37-5
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**
40-06-5
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.
08B-47-4
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.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floors by the dish washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
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**
21-09-4
67
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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.
41-07-4
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. No clean up instructions provided. Emailed operator clean up instructions.
11-27-4
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.
36-37-5
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
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**
40-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed an open box of frozen fish in the walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood system filters with build up grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
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.
21-09-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floors by the dish washing area.
36-02-5
50
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
31B-03-4
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**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on soda machine with mold like substance inside.
22-02-4
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions, potatoes and fryer oil stored on floor. Employee moved all food indicated from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood vent.
23-03-4
64
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
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**
02C-01-5
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**
11-27-4
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**
22-02-4
70
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
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**
02C-01-5
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can-opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Fernando. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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**
53B-02-5
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. emailed operator form. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as a scoop in container of rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile located in kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5
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**
12B-07-4
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**
40-06-5
37
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Plato Latino last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Plato Latino on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Plato Latino?
Across the inspection record, “container of medicine improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Plato Latino.
How does Plato Latino compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Plato Latino most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Plato Latino's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Plato Latino have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Plato Latino 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 Plato Latino inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Plato Latino is inspected around three times per year on average.
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