AGAVE BANDIDO
14531 SW 5 ST, Pembroke Pines FL 33027 · 239.634.4944
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 14 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approximately 8 flying insects landing on red onions dishwasher area, outside of kitchen. Manager discarded onions. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026039056 | Mar 31, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2024032486 | Jun 4, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2021039779 | Aug 24, 2021 | Sep 17, 2021 | $800 |
| 2--2021030471 | Jun 24, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above tres leches cake, inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine, in kitchen. Operator had employee clean and sanitize during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee ear buds stored on flip top cooler cutting board, at cook line. Employee removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside guacamole container, handle in contact with food, inside flip top cooler 2. Operator properly stored.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom inside flip top cooler 1, at cook line. Operator removed water during inspection.
Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 small flying insects in hallways in kitchen next to hot box not landing on food items. Operator killed all flying insects and removed and cleaned and sanitized area
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak over raw shrimp in left flip top cooler. Operator inverted food. Observed raw chicken over raw steak in walk in cooler. Operator inverted foods
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in hand sink in kitchen. Operator rwmoved
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. Observed raw mahi thawing in rop packaging when box states to remove from ROP before thawing. Per operator fish thawing less than four hours. Operator removed fish from ROP
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between coolers in kitchen
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator replaced solution. Quat tested 200ppm
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 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 stored above raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles on two soda guns, at bar, soiled with black mold-like substance. Employee cleaned and sanitized nozzles during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sinks next to cook line and next to kitchen entrance. Operator provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black, mold-like substance on plastic guard inside kitchen ice machine. Employee cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed far right bathroom stall door in disrepair; unable to close.
Dec 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. After 3rd. Attempt, Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in freezer- raw pork ribs and steak over containers of fruit purée. Employee placed raw items on lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food no prepared or portioned today. Front counter-; salsa (46F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) per manager food held less than 4 hours. Observed both containers in low ice, employee ice bath containers for a quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding unit-; baked beans (112F - Hot Holding); vegetables stock (115F - Hot Holding), per manager food hot held less than two hours, employee reheated on microwave to (167-169F).
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dishwasher employee not using chlorine test kit to verify proper sanitizer function of dishwasher machine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line- garbage can in front, employee removed.
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/ 4 employees working in food preparation, at the time of inspection..Javiera Fantori.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line- employee provided.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Container of flour, container of sugar, employee labeled both.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside kitchen, two ice machines, employee cleaned and sanitized
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic and metallic food containers stacked wet.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Cook line, all hood filters missing, per employee filters are being clean. Employee placed back all filters during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pair tongs on soiled stove handle, employee removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic container inside flour, employee removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa station-serving scoop in water temperature (77F), employee removed to be clean and sanitized.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO tanks in front of walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishwasher area-storage rack, metallic food containers stored wet, employee removed from piles.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tile with standing water, entrance of walk in cooler.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Right side in cook line, one missing filter
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large machine in rear kitchen, employee cleaned and sanitized
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Dishwasher area, food containers stored on soiled rack shelf, above triple sink
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in cook line wearing a watch, after instructed, employee removed.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Right side of cook line, one filter.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Next to large ice machine, two ice scoops on soiled surface, employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Right side of cook line, hood filter-soiled with grease.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand wash sink in bar area
Jun 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Left side of cook line
Jun 4, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Bar area-outside of kitchen -6 flying insects on bar front counter -2 flying insects landing on prep table storage of clean glasses -3 flying insects flying on back corner of bar -1 flying insect landing on prep table in kitchen area. -Approximately 8 flying insects landing on red onions dishwasher area, outside of kitchen. Manager discarded onions.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimps above cooked steak, employee placed raw shrimps below cooked steak
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approximately 8 flying insects landing on red onions dishwasher area, outside of kitchen. Manager discarded onions. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. diced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding), observed container on lower ice, employee ice bath whole container for a quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area, drinking glass and rag. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Left side of cook line
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area- employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side of cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand wash sink - bar area.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips for ware washing machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line, employee provided
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing sanitizer - bar area- employee labeled.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses Bar area, ice scoop above ice bin in bar area, employee removed.
Jan 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler- green sauce (47F - Cooling- overnight) See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler- green sauce (47F - Cooling- overnight). Employee discarded two containers.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Container of lemons on top of ice, employee removed container and discarded ice
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. -Expo station-flip top - pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding); mix shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); guacamole (48F - Cold Holding), observed broken covers of flip top. -Sautéed station; cooked pork belly (51F - Cold Holding); sausages (48F - Cold Holding); cooked petite potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (52F - Cold Holding). Per manager food held less than 4 hours, employee placed ice on container of foods and moved to a working cooler unit.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7/19/2023
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 1 1 one bottle containing blue chemical, in bar area, Second bottle containing sanitizer in cook line Employee labeled both bottles
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cooking pots and plastic containers stored on soiled rack, above triple sink
Utensils in poor condition. Expo station- two broken flip tops covers.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Dishwasher area, above triple sink,clean equipment storage racks - cooking pot and large food containers on soiled shelves.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishwasher area, cleaning equipment storage rack in front of dish machine, several piles of clean containers stacked wet, Employee begins to allow air dry to all containers
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in freezer, under right side of shelves
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching flour, employee removed
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ice scoop inside vanilla ice cream, employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in cook line
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.