Plaza Mexico in Plant City
Last inspected:
3705 W Baker St, Plant City, FL 33563Plaza Mexico in Plant City has experienced significant food safety enforcement over the past year. A stop-use order issued August 28, 2025 required repair and replacement of unsanitary equipment after the reach-in cooler was found with raw chicken stored directly over cooked yellow rice; the cooler was replaced, verified, and released. Five separate stop-sale orders issued September 13, 2024 documented time and temperature control violations — multiple products were voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by the inspector after being held at improper temperatures. An additional stop-use order from the same date cited unsanitary equipment conditions. The facility also operated without a valid food permit as of the September 2024 inspection. A focused inspection on August 28, 2025 found three violations including improper raw food separation and missing handwashing supplies, both corrected on site. The facility had four total inspections on record with zero prior violations before September 2024, followed by a significant enforcement action that September, a check-back in November 2024, another in January 2025, and the most recent August 2025 inspection following equipment replacement.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Plaza Mexico in Plant City: FDACS Inspection History (4)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 3 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Check-Back release issued for Stop Use and/or Stop Sale Order. THE REACH-IN COOLER WAS REPLACED, VERIFIED AND
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Processing area: Raw chicken stored over cooked yellow rice in the reach-in cooler. COS:
Raw food was relocated to proper storage.
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3-302.11(A)(4)
Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered
containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)
Processing area: Raw foods pots uncovered in the reach-in cooler.
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with
hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Processing area: No paper towels and soap available in the hand washing sink. COS: Paper
towels and soap were provided.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: ORIGINAL STOP-USE FOR REACH-IN-COOLER ISSUED ON 09/13/24 REMAINS IN EFFECT.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: ORIGINAL STOP-USE FOR REACH-IN-COOLER ISSUED ON 09/13/24 REMAINS IN EFFECT.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 12 violations· 7 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
THE WALK-IN-COOLER WILL NOT LONGER BE USE FOR THE STORAGE OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR
SAFETY FOODS.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food
Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is
available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS
and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please
note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center
by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
Norovirus Cleaning Procedures handout, Employee Health and Foodborne Illnesses handout, Dishwashing procedures guide
handout, and Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout provided.
Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850)
245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety
inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in
Administrative Action. STOP-USE ORDER ISSUED FOR REACH-IN COOLER.
Request# 5117895.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your
food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered
containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)
Back area: Raw beef uncovered in freezer.
4-501.11
Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation
does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers, is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered
manufacturer's label use instructions, or chlorine solution does not have a minimum temperature based on
the concentration and pH of the solution as listed: concentration 25-49 MG/L, pH 10 or less and minimum
water temperature 120°F; concentration 50-99 MG/L, pH 10 or less and minimum water temperature 100°F
or pH 8 or less and minimum water temperature 75°F; concentration 100 MG/L, pH 10 or less and
minimum water temperature 55°F. 4-501.114(A) PP
Processing warewashing area: Sanitizer solution used for sanitizing equipment and utensils
at three compartment sink measured 0 ppm. COS: The sanitizer concentrations were corrected during the
inspection.
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4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A)
PfPf
Processing area: Brown and black build-up on can opener. COS: Can opener was cleaned
and sanitized.
3-501.17(A)
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be
consumed, sold or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day of preparation
not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) PfPf
Processing area: No date marking on beef in reach-in cooler. COS: Food was voluntarily
discarded because it was out of temperature.
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2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees responding to an event that
involves vomiting or diarrhea. Information was provided.
7-301.11
Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent
contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating
the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an
area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11
PP
Retail area: Motor oils bottles and hand sanitizer bottles stored over soda. COS: Chemicals
were relocated to proper storage.
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7-201.11
Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by
spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food,
equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Processing area: A bottle of soap stored over rinse basin at 3 compartment sink. COS:
Chemical was relocated.
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3-201.11(C)
Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR
101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail area: Flan packaged, cups, and 3 leches packages in reach-in cooler, missing
common name, ingredients, net weight, and address. Caprisun juices not labeled for individual sale.
Packages missing ingredients, address and net weight in open air cooler. COS: All mentioned foods were
labeled correctly.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-304.12(B)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not
time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within
containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)
Processing area: Sugar scoop handle touching on sugar in the bin. COS: Sugar bin was
cleaned and sanitized.
4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not
kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part
of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a
container is opened. 4-501.11
Processing area: Reach-in cooler not working properly and cooler unable to hold foods at 41
F or below. Broken knife stored next to the 3 compartment sink. COS: Knife was discarded. Back area:
Freezers doors rusted on top. Stop-Use Order issued for reach-In cooler.
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Processing area: Water drain in the 3 compartment sink is detached of the basin. When the
faucet is turned on there is a water leaking.
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The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit and has not met all
permitting requirements. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2) F.A.C.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food
permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10
days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
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A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper date marking
and disposition.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: .
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 9/13/2024
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When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning
of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that
such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all
persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal
is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or
processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
Release - Other
The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 1, 2, 3 for destruction. The Food
Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction.
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Signature of Food Establishment Representative
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must
identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts
alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
Luci Perez
I, _____________________________________________________
the person in charge of PLAZA MEXICO hereby waive a notice and a
hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
Luci Perez
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
LUCI PEREZ, PERSON IN CHARGE
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 9/13/2024
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Plaza Mexico in Plant City: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (8)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
Plaza Mexico in Plant City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Plaza Mexico in Plant City last inspected?
- Plaza Mexico in Plant City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 28, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Plaza Mexico in Plant City had?
- Plaza Mexico in Plant City has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Plaza Mexico in Plant City find?
- Plaza Mexico in Plant City was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 28, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Plaza Mexico in Plant City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Plaza Mexico in Plant City has 8 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Plaza Mexico in Plant City?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Plaza Mexico in Plant City are: 3-302.11(A)(4): Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4); 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.
- Does Plaza Mexico in Plant City have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Plaza Mexico in Plant City has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 3-302.11(A)(4): Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4).
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