AGAVE AZUL COCINA MEXICANA
4750 S KIRKMAN RD UNIT 16, Orlando FL 32811 · 407-399-9801
Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
MAR 24
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FEB 25
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JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Three flying insects at bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020011398 | Feb 11, 2020 | Jun 22, 2020 | $400 |
| 4--2015016653 | Mar 18, 2015 | Apr 23, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -non food grade bag filled with ice in direct contact with raw fish on cook line
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -manager arrived during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -chlorine bottle not labeled
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles in walk in cooler
Aug 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cookline cooler RIGHT cutting board stained -dicer not cleaned after use
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cook line cooler LEFT
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in freezer on cookline gaskets torn
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -side kitchen door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - cracked floor tiles in walk in cooler
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. -recycle bin lid missing
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate17 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -dicer
Live, small flying insects found -3 small flying insects at prep area by office landing on food contact surfaces -2 small flying insects inside office -3 small flying insects at server station -1 small flying insect at bar landing on food item
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -small flying insect landing on coffee beans used as garnish
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -queso (107F - Hot Holding) -queso (145F - Hot Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk not date marked with date of opening
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cookline cooler RIGHT cutting board stained -dicer not cleaned after use
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -Sophia
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in flour and corn containers
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -bowls -operator moved
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cook line cooler LEFT
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drink on dish storage line in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in freezer on cookline gaskets torn
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -side kitchen door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -inside walk in beer cooler and next to dish machine at bar
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - cracked floor tiles in walk in cooler
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. -recycle bin lid missing
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -ice scoop handle in contact with ice
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mixer guard soiled
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -avocados
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -100ppm -300ppm
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than four hours operator turned up warmer Refried Beans (117F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two long white cutting boards in the kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with purple liquid on shelf by the back door. Operator labeled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks at wait station. Operator inverted
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind cooler at cook line. Operator cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards soiked
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler Shelves Soiled Reach in cooler and freezer at the end of cook line soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over garnishes in walk in cooler. Operator moved.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by trash can next to handwashing sink when entering the kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in sink tank outside back door mop sink. Operator removed.
Sep 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Garnishes at bar area.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. To at the bar One in dishwashing area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw ground beef over buckets of sour cream in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line Can opener on prep table
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some Date of birth missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the corner to the left going in to managers office
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In walk in cooler dripping in pan on shelf
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One male on cook line with braces.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack in ware washing area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In salt container
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave an the end of cook line to the right
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler Reach in cooler gaskets on cooks line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At the end of cooks line Reach in coolers on cooks line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over Ceviche
Apr 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate18 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bar garnishes and cooked husked corn in walk in cooler.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Three flying insects at bar area.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Multiple employees on cooks line touched face and body and continued cleaning utensils and sanitize equipment.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less 4 hours moved to rapid chill fresh garlic and butter (50F - Cold Holding) cut melon (52F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting boards on prep table. Soda nozzles at bar area, slicers on dish rack and can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink on the right of the kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled bottles at bar and back storage area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine across from chefs line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sour cream in prep area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates in table outside sitting area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon in walk in cooler.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in cooler condenser is dripping on floor.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in ware washing area on dish rack.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under stove and under diswasher area.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces on floor in beer cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator today
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on reach in coolers in the kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On containers on dish rack.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in Freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 reach in freezers across from chef line.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Mop sink outside of the facility. And drain under dish washer.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Leaf blower stored on top of oil and clean equipment.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.unwashed peppers and garlic over garnish condiments in walk in cooler.
Utensils in poor condition. Broken plates in kitchen area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At bar area
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Stored on floor when entering the kitchen.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food./non food grade bags with ice on top of raw chicken and raw fish/changed to food grade bags/
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom./raw tuna stored over onions and cheese, cook line make table/
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./cut watermelon 52F on bar table for less than 4 hours per manager/moved back to reach in cooler/rechecked 39F/
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two pink chemical spray bottles stored next to drinks at the bar/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Bar soda nozzles soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./bar hand sink/
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./two pink chemical spray bottles not labeled/bar/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed./displayed license expired 4/1/2020.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./open cup water on salsa station table/
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside./back door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./88F on flat grill.
Light not functioning./two light bulbs out at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up./serving spoons at expo line/
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor./salsa station/
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.