AGAVE D'ORO MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL
3955 W NEW HAVEN AVE, West Melbourne FL 32904 · 3213273501
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3-4 flies in kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018046212 | Jul 12, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $360 |
| 4--2018018962 | Feb 20, 2018 | May 10, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went from dish washing to change gloves for food prep without hand washing. Corrected with manager to prevent cross contamination.
Live, small flying insects found observed two flies in kitchen. Two flies in back near dish machine.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. House-made salsa placed out using time with no written time plan.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters on ice maker not changed in over a year dated 6-17-24.
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Bathroom facility not clean. Men's room has objectionable odor when you enter.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on cook line not inverted. Covered with plastic wrap.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting on drying rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Wind curtain on back door not working, they have a screen in place but there are holes in it. Noted four flies in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler under griddle gaskets soiled with food debris bottom shelf. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in coolers at bar soiled with spilled liquid bottom shelf.
Stored food not covered. Shredded chicken and shredded beef in walk in cooler not covered.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found one fly in back of kitchen by office.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches under dish washer. Two dead roaches under kitchen steam table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave nearest hand sink in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean pans with old labels on it.
Stored food not covered. Five pans of cooked beef, two pans of cooked chicken, and one pan of cooked pork found uncovered in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wash cloths in use at griddle.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Avocado in bin under make table with stickers on them.
Live, small flying insects found two flying insects (water bugs) in ware washing area. Called supervisor on duty complied by next unannounced inspection. Manager killed the two observed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted cheese 125f hot holding for two hours. Placed on oven re-temp 165f.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk in front reach in cooler not dated when opened.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar soiled.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ashley and Rene started work in July as servers but have not completed food worker training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. White fish, shrimp, and whole fish thawed in walk in cooler with no date marked.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly trap in ware washing area over clean cups.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelf in back of kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at the bar in dirty container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler has soiled gaskets. Both reach in coolers at bar have soiled gaskets.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service items not inverted on cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at server station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in container not labeled.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen Next unannounced inspection
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 showed up during inspection
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Food stored on floor. Red sauce on floor walk in cooler
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Bar
Light not functioning. 3 lights out hood fan
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cook line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado washed but sticker not removed Educated
Stored food not covered. Scallops wrapped in bacon and crab legs walk in freezer
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hose in mop sink
Unwashed vegetables over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Orange juice in reach in freezer and milk n server cooler no date mark
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets in several reach in coolers soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for sanitizer (quaternary) or dish washer(chlorine)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand sink next to reach in cooler on cookline and bar hand sink
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored not inverted on ice machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on cook line make table and steam table
Light not functioning. Left bulb on hood above griddle
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on metal pains on dry rack
Nov 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 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.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding). Manager states the walk in was cleaned earlier and the took everything out and put it back in. opened freezer door to get temperatures down quickly
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (58F - Hot Holding, cook rapid reheated
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 in server area cooler not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing Ricardo's
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser and sanitizer not labeled in dish pit area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pots in dish area not stored inverted.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife stored in between cracks of cook line coolers
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink without lid and straw on prep table on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon in sugar.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning not labeled and salt not labeled
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3-4 flies in kitchen
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Scallops wrapped in bacon. Walk in freezer
Mar 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary and chlorine
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies observed in kitchen
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Non exempt fish fish may not be served raw or undercooked
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef walk in cooler
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. Glass cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Ceviche de Cameron Ceviche de Pescado Agua Chile Rojo / Verde Not identified as being served raw Operator corrected added raw to menu
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary and chlorine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef, cooked chicken cooked beef walk in cooler
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manuel Diaz
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Tomatoes walk in freezer Salsa beer cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Front line by make table
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Educated operator
Stored food not covered. Cooked ground beef walk in cooler Bacon wrapped shrimp walk in freezer
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Salt and straw syrup for rims of margs not protected at bar, suggested placing lids over when not in use
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and steak over raw shrimp and fish in drawers under flat top Raw chicken over raw cooked chicken walk in cooler Raw steak over cooked Birria meat in walk in cooler Provided safe storage hand out for operator to place on walk in cooler door
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (67F - Cold Holding), had portioned out during lunch rush, operator placing on ice to rapid chill. Must keep homemade salsa 41F or below
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At splitter at mop sink, sent operator an example of what's needed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator added paper towels to sinks
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items undated in walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Tortilla chips by walk in cooler Oil jugs by ice machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado with stickers still on it
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers stored on floor by back door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled salt on cookline Unlabeled sugar at server station
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cooler at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ambient air (60F - Cold Holding), beer cooler at bar, has three other coolers in area, do not store TCS in cooler. Will check at next unannounced inspection
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. On splitter with hose attached at mop sink
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.