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PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL

2390 TAMIAMI TRL, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952

License #1801613

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate
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PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL in PORT CHARLOTTE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 6 critical, 4 major, 13 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing a wiping cloth at ware washing area handwashing sink. Educated the employee that the hand wash sink is strictly for handwashing and for no other purpose.
  • [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in disrepair at Walk in Cooler.
  • [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb at back exterior of establishment.
  • [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup in the interior of Walk in Cooler door handles. Operator cleaned the door handle.
  • [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scraper in standing water 84F next to Flat Grill. Operator removed the water.
  • [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish in standing water at 2 compartment sink. Operator placed cold running water over the frozen fish.
  • [13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline. Employee placed beard guard over their beard.
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