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: 10/29/2025
Total Score:96

2 points: CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE

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

1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Walls and floors in the food prep area noted in need of cleaning.

1 points: REFUSE STORAGE

Exterior garbage and recyclables containers noted not covered with a tight fitting lids.

Inspection Date: 6/17/2025
Total Score:87

Critical Violations

5 points: COOLING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD

Black beans refried beans and seafood noted not being adequately cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Black beans were put into deep pans and filled to the top. Cooling of beans should occur in shallow pans or only filled halfway into deep pans. Also all food should be placed into refrigerator or freezer immediately to cool quickly.

3 points: HANDWASHING LAVATORIES AND SUPPLIES

The hand washing lavatory in the prep kitchen noted being used for other than hand washing. Slotted spoon noted in hand sink. Spoon removed and education on the topic delivered to correct the critical violation.

Non-Critical Violations

2 points: CONTAMINATION FROM WIPING CLOTHS

Wiping cloths noted laying on counter in kitchen.

2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

Pop nozzles pop nozzle holder and ice machine noted not properly maintained.

1 points: REFUSE STORAGE

Exterior garbage/recylcing container noted not covered with a tight fitting lid. Dumpster lids noted open.

City of Sioux Falls, SD

Health Department

Facility: PLAZA AZTECA