Food Service Inspections

Facility: PLAZA AZTECA

Violations for last two inspections (if any), click on each violation for a description on how that violation impacts public health:

Inspection Date: 7/9/2026
Total Score:81

Critical Violations

4 points: COLD AND HOT STORAGE EQUIPMENT

Cold holding unit underneath the grill holding beef and shrimp for cold holding temp of 41 degrees F was not functioning adequately Food temperature measuring 56-58 degrees F. Unit shut down food discarded

3 points: INSECT RODENT ANIMAL CONTROL

Fly strips with dead flies on them located above uncovered food in the kitchen. Fly strips removed upon request

3 points: HANDWASHING LAVATORIES AND SUPPLIES

Paper towels noted not provided at both hand washing sinks in the kitchen and hand sink in the bar. Provided upon request

3 points: HANDWASHING LAVATORIES AND SUPPLIES

Hand washing sink in kitchen noted blocked with dirty pans and equipment.

Non-Critical Violations

2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

Ice machine interior not properly maintained.

2 points: CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE

Food noted being stored on the floor in food prep area walkin cooler and walkin freezer

2 points: CONTAMINATION FROM WIPING CLOTHS

Wiping cloths noted laying on counter in food prep area.

1 points: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGN

Door gaskets on reachin cooler and walkin cooler door noted not in good repair.

1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Floors walls and ceiling in the kitchen noted in need of cleaning.

1 points: REFUSE STORAGE

Exterior garbage container noted not covered with a tight fitting lid.

Inspection Date: 3/18/2026
Total Score:80

Critical Violations

4 points: SANITIZATION OF EQUIP. AND UTENSILS

An inadequate amount of chlorine sanitizer was noted in the final rinse of the dish machine in the bar

4 points: PERSON IN CHARGE

The Assistant Manager on duty during the course of the inspection was not able to present a Certified Manager's Certificate within the appropriate time.

3 points: INSECT RODENT ANIMAL CONTROL

The back door to the kitchen has a large gap at the bottom which would allow the entrance of insects and/ or rodents.

3 points: HANDWASHING LAVATORIES AND SUPPLIES

Paper towels noted not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the bar.

Non-Critical Violations

2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGN

Cutting boards noted not in good repair

2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

Ice machine interior not properly maintained.

2 points: CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE

Food noted being stored on the floor in walk-in cooler

City of Sioux Falls, SD

Health Department

Facility: PLAZA AZTECA