PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL

dba PLAZA MEXICO LUTZ INC

About this restaurant

Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill is a seating restaurant with 252 seats located at 16319 N Florida Ave in Lutz, Florida. The establishment serves Mexican cuisine and, according to reviews, offers authentic dishes prepared with emphasis on traditional flavors. The restaurant features a bar and grill and operates as a full-service dining venue in the Lutz area.

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D

Food Safety Grade

Below average

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
16319 N FLORIDA AVE
LUTZ, FL 33549
Phone
443-591-8515
DBPR District
District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code)
Lake (code 35)
Seating
252 seats

License

License Number
SEA3918976
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Feb 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Apr 21, 2026
Date Result Expand
Apr 21, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
Class: Food Visit ID: 13598984 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 23, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13601755 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 22, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
Class: Food Visit ID: 13598545 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 17, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
Class: Food Visit ID: 10887719 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food