Plaza Bistro

2900 Belmar Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

American

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Plaza Bistro eight times, with records going back to 2023. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “left flip top - raw chicken and raw beef stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Left flip top - Raw chicken and raw beef stored over ready-to-eat tomatoes. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Employee entered food truck and began working with food - rearranging items in reach in - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food container items in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table - flip top. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - over 200ppm). Operator adjusted solution. Chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. To go containers stored on floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

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. Per operator dish machine not operating. **Repeat Violation**

16-55-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Liquid carton eggs - cookline - operator placed out less than an hour ago. Operator properly time marked. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burgers stored over ready to eat hot dogs in left side cookline flip top. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris/mold-like substance. Flip top cutting boards.

22-02-4

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

16-55-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer- interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Liquid carton eggs. Provided Time as a Public Health Control form to operator. Operator filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-10-5

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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

May 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plaza Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Plaza Bistro on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Plaza Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “left flip top - raw chicken and raw beef stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Plaza Bistro.

How does Plaza Bistro compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Plaza Bistro most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Plaza Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Plaza Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Plaza Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Plaza Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Plaza Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.

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