Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Port Charlotte
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2390 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33952Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Port Charlotte has a record of frequent high-priority violations across 24 inspections since 2022, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection—significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear consistently across nearly every inspection, with employee health policy cited in 7 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in 5 inspections, time as a control measure violations in 5 inspections, and approved food source violations in 3 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A complaint inspection on December 16, 2025 resulted in 15 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, toxic substance control, approved food source, and proper hand and arm washing, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Port Charlotte are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper sewage disposal, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Port Charlotte had?
- Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Port Charlotte has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Port Charlotte find?
- Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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