AGAVE AZUL COCINA MEXICANA
5475 GATEWAY VILLAGE CIR STE 101, Orlando FL 32812 · 407.865.3235
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live flying insects at the bar area not landing at any food. Next routine inspection per supervisor.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato sauce cans dented. Operator discarded it while conducting my inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef at the walk-in cooler. Operator switch it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Carne fat prepared 7-1-26
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer buckets stored at employee hand sink ne t to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed it.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles containing sanitizer no label.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle of drink stored next to salt at prep area. Operator removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door and bottom of make table.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids used to covered beans at prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not washed before cut. Operator washed it.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator washed avocados then used the same box to stored it.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of both of make table.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomatoes sauce cans dented 7 cans 2.89 kg each.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm Operator fix it second Check 100 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef steak stored over jalapeño pickles at the walk-in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari stored over precooked beef empanada bottom of fish table.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over beef burger at the walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand sink at the bar area used as dump sink. Operator moved the pens to the dump sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test not available to check the dishwasher.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink kitchen area. Operator provided some.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer no label at prep at the cook line.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet not working at the employee hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored over make table next to clean equipment.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom make table.
Food stored on floor. Chips and Vegetables oil stored on floor at prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on stove handle.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Ice bucket stored on floor front of walk-in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black To go container not inverted at the kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom make table.
Stored food not covered. Fish stored at the walk-in freezer not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp and raw fish stored on standing water to thawed. Operator moved to the walk-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar no label at prep area.
Aug 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Fried Queso labels since 8-1-25. Operator stated that's since yesterday but wrong label at the bucket.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened yesterday early more than 24 hours no label.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All of the make table cutting board.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table,reach-in freezer,hot hold.
Food stored on floor. Fried oil stored on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 5 tongs stored at the stove handle.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and reach-in cooler shelves.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Stored food not covered. Al the food at the reach-in freezer not covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cilantro stored on top of cut cabbage at the make table.
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insect one at the kitchen and one at the dishwasher area not landing at any food. Per supervisor next day call back required with no AC at this time.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Fried Queso labels since 8-1-25. Operator stated that's since yesterday but wrong label at the bucket.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened yesterday early more than 24 hours no label.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All of the make table cutting board.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table,reach-in freezer,hot hold.
Food stored on floor. Fried oil stored on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 5 tongs stored at the stove handle.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and reach-in cooler shelves.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Stored food not covered. Al the food at the reach-in freezer not covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cilantro stored on top of cut cabbage at the make table.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live flying insects at the bar area not landing at any food. Next routine inspection per supervisor.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Beef fat stored on to go bag at the walk-in freezer. Operator moved it to a tray instead of the bag.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw scallops stored on top of ready to eat food was. Operator switch it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese cube breded labeled with 2-23 operatorstated that's prepared yesterday and they missed up label. Operator label it with the right date.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At the bar area. Operator provided some.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All of them at the kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging with food preparation without adding beard guard on his beard.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table.
Stored food not covered. At the reach-in freezer the small one. Operator covered it all.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed squash stored on top of juice at the walk-in cooler. Operator moved it to the bottom shelves.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live flying insects at the back area storage area not landing to any food. Next announcement visit per supervisor Randy hicks.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. tuna tostaditas. Operator add star next to the item in all the menus and he stated that they working on the new menu and he will make sure to add the star next to the ahi tuna.
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/
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable The two mark table the one have the guacamole and the one have the cavichi.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup of water at prep table kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones stored on spices shelf. Speaker storage on the kitchen next to clean plate.
Food stored on floor. Two bucket Salsa and box of fries stored on floor at the walk-in freezer Oil stored on floor prep area.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed an open avocado not washed before use at the make table.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut butter at the shelf not in container or covered. All the food at the reach-in freezer. Operator covered it all.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored on top of juice at the beer cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt no label.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tender stored over French fries at the freezer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand sink by the soda machine are Blocked with trays.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spacula stored on the employee hand sink the one next to the 3 compartment sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tuna used in salad. Operator add star next to the item.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink by the soda machine area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the bar area and the cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the flour.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Fork at the expedited window.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of tomato on the floor at the bear cooler. Oil stored on the floor.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Knife stored directly where serving plate put to serve at the cook line and ice scoop in top of the ice Machine the one facing the walk-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut watermelon (56F - Cold Holding) from bar since 30 minutes. Operator placed it in the reach in cooler.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand wash sinks from the bar. Operator placed paper rolls
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear liquid in spray bottle from dish washing area. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container in black beans bins. Operator removed it
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in back kitchen prep. Operator removed it
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed it.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks by front counter. Operator fixed it.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By the chips container. Operator removed it
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.