Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Ruskin
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724 Cypress Village Blvd, Ruskin, FL 33573Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Ruskin has been inspected 8 times since May 2023, accumulating 63 violations—an average of 7.9 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: hand washing violations appeared in 3 of the last 4 inspections; management awareness violations in 4 inspections; employee health policy violations in at least 3 inspections; toxic substance control violations in 6 of 8 inspections; and consumer advisory violations in 5 inspections. The most serious inspection occurred on November 18, 2024, which documented 2 high-priority violations and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition. Two subsequent inspections on December 8 and December 9, 2025 documented additional hand washing and management awareness violations—the December 8 inspection included employee health reporting violations and resulted in a Warning Issued, while the December 9 callback inspection found 3 hand washing violations but was marked Call Back - Complied. The facility has not been emergency-closed despite the volume and persistence of violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Ruskin: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Ruskin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Ruskin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Ruskin last inspected?
- Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Ruskin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Ruskin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Ruskin are: Toxic substance control, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Ruskin had?
- Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Ruskin has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Ruskin find?
- Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Ruskin was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Ruskin ever been shut down?
- No, Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Ruskin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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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