Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill 14 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill's latest score is in line with the Zephyrhills average of 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in water 123F, employees began to heat water to comply. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of ice on floor in walk in freezer, manager removed ice from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front exit door.
35B-01-4
86
Feb 9, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dishes on shelves in ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Metal pans wet nested **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Wet nesting containers on clean dish shelf **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Feb 4, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Employee killed live roach on clean dish shelf in ware washing area. Washed rinse and sanitized area and dishes on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: 1 live roach on floor under dish machine, operator killed roach, sanitized area. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dishes on shelves in ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Metal pans wet nested **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in ware washing area washing area next to triple sink. Employee removed dead roach cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: 1 dead roach on floor underwire rack by dish room. Operator removed Roach, sanitized area **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
78
Nov 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Employee killed live roach on clean dish shelf in ware washing area. Washed rinse and sanitized area and dishes on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
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
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dishes on shelves in ware washing area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in ware washing area washing area next to triple sink. Employee removed dead roach cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Employee removed cardboard from dry storage shelves in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed knife from in between reach in cooler and prep table on cook line and took to ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee poured water out of container on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of octopus on floor of freezer and unwashed produce on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
58
Apr 30, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at pass through- pico (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding) house made salsa (51F - Cold Holding)moved to cooler to quick chill, removed from refrigeration 45 minutes ago. Walk in cooler - butter (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); next to door,rearrange cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Nothing on counter at pass shelf Walk in cooler - butter 44F, diced tomatoes 44F, shrimp 44F, raw steak 44F, raw chicken 44F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Apr 25, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Tres leches made from home, 18 pcs , no invoice to show supplier **Admin Complaint**
01A-03-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at pass through- pico (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding) house made salsa (51F - Cold Holding)moved to cooler to quick chill, removed from refrigeration 45 minutes ago. Walk in cooler - butter (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); next to door,rearrange cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with chlorine next to spices in kitchen, moved to dish room **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket in bar >200, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun end cap soiled, operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to food, operator discarded In bar on top of cooler, moved to other shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, butter, cream cheese
08B-12-5
41
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw beef in walk in cooler
08A-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Logs of beef in standing water in prep sink, manager turned water on **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
82
Mar 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook make line lids and left door damaged. No gasket on left door causing hot air to get inside of cooler. Observed ceiling inside of walk in cooler coming down and ice buildup on floor as well. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook make line: shredded lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); shreded cheese (44F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (44F - Cold Holding). Manager moved items to another working cooler and is calling for service. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Make line cold holding: pico de gallo 50f, guacamole with tomatoes 50f, sour cream 44f, cooked peppers 41f, shredded cheese 43f, cut lettuce 42f, diced tomatoes 43f. Stop sale issued on sour cream, pico and guacamole **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook make line lids and left door damaged. No gasket on left door causing hot air to get inside of cooler. Observed ceiling inside of walk in cooler coming down and ice buildup on floor as well. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook make line: shredded lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); shreded cheese (44F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (44F - Cold Holding). Manager moved items to another working cooler and is calling for service. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at bar blocked by trash can. Mamager removed **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand sink at server station **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Or paper towels at hand sink in serverstation. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In make line cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By dish area **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets on floor. Manager put in dish **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook make line lids and left door damaged. No gasket on left door causing hot air to get inside of cooler. Observed ceiling inside of walk in cooler coming down and ice buildup on floor as well. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of chips on floor. Manager got off of floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
50
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Aug 24, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees (2) both wash their hands , grab a paper towel, wipe their mouths, and then wipe their hands. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef. Manager moved the food into proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink. Manager restocked the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans and taco meat with no dates or labels on the food. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a bottle of water and a cup with no lid on it on the employee's station. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and a small backpack stored on the cook"s line. Manager removed the items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 cooks with no hair restaraints. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stuck together wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sour cream stored on the floor, **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed the mop sink with no curbing around the mop sink. Must repair the mop sink so water is contained. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets on the beer cooler door in poor condition. They need to be cleaned. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed trays of chicken stored in the freezer with no cover. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink mold like substance in the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the equipment on the cook's line with grease and debris on the handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the green and yellow cutting boards with excessive grooves on the cutting boards. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater in the outside city water system. **Warning**
28-04-5
29
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 Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill.
How does Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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 four times per year on average.
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