PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL
724 CYPRESS VILLAGE BLVD, Ruskin FL 33573 · 813-713-4647
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, manager swapped out sanitizer and primed machine. Tested 50 ppm chlorine.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer go from soiled dishes to clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries 74 F, chicken 74 F left on counter, manager states it was on the counter for a hour. Employee placed in walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf with avocados, manager removed at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
Dec 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp stored in undrained ice underneath grill. Employee drained water from shrimp.
Dec 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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)
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)
Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp stored in undrained ice underneath grill. Employee drained water from shrimp.
Food stored on floor. Cooked rice on floor. Manager removed and properly stored rice.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on the floor in bar area manager removed and properly stored solution.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards on cooks line are stained at time of inspection.
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.
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.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage around dumpster at time of inspection. Operator had employee start cleaning during inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection. Operator closed lid during inspection
Nov 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in storage room.
Nov 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using handwash sink to fill up sanitizer bucket.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in salt. Manager removed at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in storage room.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Drink on floor in beer cooler. Employee removed at time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line. Manager removed at time of inspection.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over seasonings.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink pipes leaking next to fryers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt not labeled.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of jalapenos and tomatoes dented near ice machine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pineapples in reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 46 F in ice bath, operator placed deeper in ice bath.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Can of jalapenos and tomatoes dented near ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag with drinks, operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking food with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Container of chips on floor near ice machine, operator removed at time of inspection.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets on floor, operator removed at time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in standing water temped 56 F, operator removed at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasonings not labeled throughout kitchen.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Whipped cream and wine in drink ice at bar.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in grocery bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over tea and salsa in walk in cooler.
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.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Whipped cream and wine in drink ice at bar.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled near dish machine. Employee labeled at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in salt, operator removed at time of inspection.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in dry storage.
Food stored on floor. Drink mix on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At soda machine, operator removed at time of inspection.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On guacamole cart.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line. Employee cleaned microwave at time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in dry storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
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.