Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar Grill
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
67
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar Grill stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 23, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar Grill's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces soiled: The cutting board on the reach-in cooler has a mold-like substance. The fans in the walk-in cooler were soiled with dust. The operator cleaned the fans in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR 5030-105 poster. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several wet cups are nesting above the soda machine shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach was found in the chemical closet. The operator swept up the dead roach and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
67
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw Bacon shrimp over avocados.. cook placed on the correct shelf**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks placed on hair resistants**** **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
82
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a separate wait station/prep area added in dry storage area. In wait station is a prep table, chip dispenser, and a reach-in cooler with desserts and drinks. Discussed with operator and discussed requirement of adding a handwashing sink in an area where food is being prepared. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Operator submitted plans to plan review and is waiting for final approval. Inspector observed changes in establishment and plans accurately reflected the new layout submitted to plan review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers stacked together with water droplets inside of them to the left of the walk-in cooler on a storage rack and cups in wait station off cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
86
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding) in table side guacamole cart and Housemade Salsa (50F - Cold Holding) packed on ice in wait station area. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control with operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies in prep area not landing on food or clean equipment. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a separate wait station/prep area added in dry storage area. In wait station is a prep table, chip dispenser, and a reach-in cooler with desserts and drinks. Discussed with operator and discussed requirement of adding a handwashing sink in an area where food is being prepared. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers stacked together with water droplets inside of them to the left of the walk-in cooler on a storage rack and cups in wait station off cook line. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom to the left of the walk-in cooler without self closer. **Warning**
32-04-4
61
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flies in storage closet next to kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on top of chest freezer, dripping onto and into freezer on frozen shrimp, operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-24-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bucket of Disinfectant on top of lift top cooler, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink as shown on plans not there. Operator must put sink at location shown in plans **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 prep, 2cooks, 2 serves, dishwasher, manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leches p, flan, milk opened more than 24 hours ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tilapia and shrimp thawing in standing water, operator began to prep both **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In outside freezer, crab legs, corn , shrimp, operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door of storage area has gaps at bottom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan of chicken, bucket of fish, moved to counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of chest freezer, operator moved to bottom shelf **Warning**
12B-07-4
32
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in prep room 7 small flies in dry storage room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: 3 flies **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 31 rodent droppings on shelf in dry storage closet by prep room Approximately 15 rodent droppings under prep table across from walk in cooler 3 rodent droppings in pan under prep table 5 rodent droppings on bottom shelf of prep table Approximately 40 rodent droppings in storage / wait station room Approximately 25 rodent droppings under wire shelf with clean dishes in storage room Approximately 5 rodent droppings under bag in box soda at wait station Multiple Potatoes have chew marks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: 6 droppings on bag in box soda in storage room **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At wait station 83F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Drawer handles on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar Grill on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar Grill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar Grill.
How does Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar Grill compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 83.
Has Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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