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: 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.

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024
Total Score:85

Critical Violations

5 points: FOOD DISPLAY SERVICE AND TRANSPORT TEMP

Refried beans noted not being held at 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pan of beans was possibly over filled and not being stirred often enough to keep the temperature even throughout the food. Pockets of the beans were noted below 140?F using a digital probe thermometer. Corrected with training on the topic and stirring and reheating the beans appropriately.

5 points: CROSS CONTAMINATION

Pineapple was being cut on the same cutting board counter and station that raw beef was being cut. This pineapple is placed on the grill however it is not required to reach the same internal temperature as beef. Additionally the outside ''rind'' of the pineapple is not grilled and is considered porous allowing the possible transfer of bacteria from the beef. Pineapple that had been cut in this area and on that surface was disposed of and pineapple will no longer be cut in the same location or surfaces as raw meats.

Non-Critical Violations

2 points: CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE

Boxes and containers of food noted being stored on the floor in walk-in coolers and freezer.

1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Floors in the walk-in freezer and under some equipment in kitchen noted in need of cleaning.

1 points: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

Fronts of coolers and equipment in main prep line of kitchen and outside of spice bin noted not clean.

1 points: IN-USE UTENSILS

In - use utensils (scoop) noted being stored with the handle laying in the dry beans.

City of Sioux Falls, SD

Health Department

Facility: PLAZA AZTECA