Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills
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38361 County Rd 54 E, Zephyrhills, FL 33542Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills has accumulated 175 violations across 29 inspections dating back to at least 2025, averaging 6.0 violations per inspection, modestly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has faced one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. High-priority violations have been recurrent, with proper hand-washing cited in at least 6 inspections and toxic substance control appearing repeatedly across complaint-based inspections in early 2026 and late 2025. Employee health reporting violations were documented in April 2025, and management awareness failures were cited in April 2025. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 20, 2026 resulted in nine violations (all basic level) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025042918 | $200.00 | Apr 25, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 5 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections29 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills last inspected?
- Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills?
- The most frequently cited violations at Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills had?
- Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills find?
- Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills ever been shut down?
- No, Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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 V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills been fined?
- Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills 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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