Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Ruskin restaurants, the typical score is 75; Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp stored in undrained ice underneath grill. Employee drained water from shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: **Time Extended**
08B-31-4
95
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. octopus (68F - Cold Holding); ceviche (65F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (64F - Cold Holding); raw mussels (63F Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (64F Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. octopus (68F - Cold Holding); ceviche (65F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (64F - Cold Holding); raw mussels (63F Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (64F Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp stored in undrained ice underneath grill. Employee drained water from shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-31-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked rice on floor. Manager removed and properly stored rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on the floor in bar area manager removed and properly stored solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
61
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards on cooks line are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee opened water bottle on reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator had employee move drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stacked in dry storage. Operator moved pans to dry during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage around dumpster at time of inspection. Operator had employee start cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection. Operator closed lid during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
74
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on floor near grill. Manager removed and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 45 F, Cut lettuce 45 F in reach in cooler under grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using handwash sink to fill up sanitizer bucket. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink next to fryers plumbing disconnected. Manager reconnected at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in salt. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in storage room. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Drink on floor in beer cooler. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over seasonings. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink pipes leaking next to fryers. **Warning**
29-11-4
30
Mar 7, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Whipped cream and wine in drink ice at bar.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in grocery bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over tea and salsa in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab raw chicken then grabbed raw shrimp without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Whipped cream and wine in drink ice at bar.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 46 F- retemp 43 F, Cheese 50 F, cut lettuce 58 F in reach in cooler, operator placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled near dish machine. Employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in salt, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted near office, employees inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in dry storage.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Drink mix on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At soda machine, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On guacamole cart.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line. Employee cleaned microwave at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in dry storage.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
22
May 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted next to office.
24-05-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent operator a choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill.
How does Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Ruskin average of 75.
Has Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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