Plaza Mexico Mexican Grill

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Plaza Mexico Mexican Grill has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Looking across the full record, insects, rodents, and animals not present is the recurring theme, flagged one time. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(5)(k) Gnats observed in drink expo

1200-23-01-.05(5)(k)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Uncovered/unprotected food items stored in coolers throughout

1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1

In-use utensil; properly stored

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv Bowl used as scoop and stored inside seasoning. No designated handle to be stored out of product.

1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(1) Plastic grocery bags used for storing foods like tortillas. Cardboard lining on dry storage shelving. Both unable to be properly sanitized

1200-23-01-.04(1)

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Build-up on shelving and on upper panels of food prep line

1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii)

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(e) Phone observed on food prep table of top rail

1200-23-01-.06(3)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plaza Mexico Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Plaza Mexico Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Plaza Mexico Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents, and animals not present has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Plaza Mexico Mexican Grill.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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