PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL
405 US HIGHWAY 41 BYPASS N, Venice FL 34285 · 941-488-0503
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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FEB 25
MAR 26
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 small flying insects at dishwasher area near trash can and dirty dishes.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2015037899 | Aug 24, 2015 | Sep 25, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, and mold-like substance next to walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles shows damage or is in disrepair next to walk-in cooler and dry storage room.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meats over vegetables on the cook line and walk in cooler and observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods in the alcohol walk in cooler. Operator moved the raw meats.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Rice (120F - Hot Holding); Queso (112F - Hot Holding). Operator stated the product had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator stirred and turned up the heating elements to their containers.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed containers of glass cleaner stored over a container of food. Operator moved the food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the server hand sink. Operator put up new signs.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw meats being thawed in standing water. Operator emptied the water and started running cold water.
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese dice tomatoes and onions on fresh made guacamole push cart in dining room at 57F each. Operator removed items from use and voluntarily disposed of them.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded meats, dice vegetables and cooked seafood in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior, and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
Ceiling tile in kitchen shows damage from water.
Ceiling vents in kitchen dishwasher area soiled with accumulated dust.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Observed refried beans and cheese sauce in walk-in cooler not covered. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. protected.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment at shelf in dishwasher area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles and spice shakes at cooks line not labeled.
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed aspirin bottle over food on top shelf of rack at cooks line. Observed op remove aspirin.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 small flying insects at dishwasher area near trash can and dirty dishes.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of Raid bug spray in cabinet at wait staff service line. Observed operator remove pesticide.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat 8-23-23
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed tub of cut onions on floor at cooks line. Observed cases of avocados on floor in dry storage. Observed employee move items off floor. Repeat 8-23-23
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-beer cooler at bar. Repeat 8-23-23
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs on shelf above can soda and bottled juice in Walk-in cooler. Observed operator rearrange items for proper storage.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by pep sink. Observed operator secure tanks with chain. Repeat 12-15-22
Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil on floor at cooks line. Plastic container of tortilla chip stored on floor by ice machine case of avocado stored on floor in store room. Observed operator had staff move all items for proper storage.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar. Repeat 12-15-22
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing in tub of standing water in prep sink. Observed operator turn on cold running for proper thawing.
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.