PLATO LATINO
202 E BEARSS AVE, Tampa FL 33613 · 813-968-7100
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired on 02/01/26. Less than 60 days.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed house storage containers being used to store dry rice in the dry storage rack. Discussed proper storage.
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. Missing proof for employees working with food in front service area and kitchen line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit in front service area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks being stored on the prep table. Employee removed.
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Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Light shield missing in kitchen near the stove.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored on the same shelf as dry storage items. Storage corrected
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired on 02/01/26. Less than 60 days.
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.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable observed in storage area and flip top units.
Food stored on floor. Observed meat being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed being stored on the tables in between uses.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of fish being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager corrected storage.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet cloth in use and being stored on the counter.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceilings tiles in the kitchen area.
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.
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.
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.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floors by the dish washing area.
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.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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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.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceilings tiles in the kitchen area.
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.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed an open box of frozen fish in the walk in freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood system filters with build up grease.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floors by the dish washing area.
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.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on soda machine with mold like substance inside.
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.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed onions, potatoes and fryer oil stored on floor. Employee moved all food indicated from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood vent.
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can-opener blade.
Jul 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can-opener blade.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Fernando.
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.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as a scoop in container of rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile located in kitchen.
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.
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.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.