Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz
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16319 N Florida Ave, Lutz, FL 33549Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz has accumulated 41 violations across 9 inspections dating from January 2023 to December 2025, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection. Employee health reporting violations dominated the most recent inspections, with high-priority employee health citations appearing in 5 of the last 6 inspections — a critical pattern suggesting systemic failures in communicating when sick workers must stay home. Hand washing violations and improper food handling (food in good condition violations) were also recurring high-priority findings across multiple inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. Most recent inspections in December 2025 escalated enforcement: an inspection on December 17 resulted in a warning issued with 9 violations including three employee health reporting citations and three consumer advisory citations; a December 22 inspection documented three additional employee health reporting violations and an administrative complaint was recommended; a December 23 inspection showed the facility complied on callback with no violations found.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026003381 | $200.00 | Dec 17, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz last inspected?
- Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz?
- The most frequently cited violations at Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food in good condition.
- How many health inspections has Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz had?
- Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz find?
- Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz ever been shut down?
- No, Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz been fined?
- Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill in Lutz has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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