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AGAVE MEXICAN GRILL

8110 HWY 90 STE 100, Sneads FL 32460

Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats92
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4200541
Grade history
JAN 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked cups in server area not completely dry before stacking.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Container of salt like substance with bowl with no handle for scooping product.
Basic/10-01-5
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked in server area still wet no dried completely before stacking.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stack metal pans on table.
Basic/24-08-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler floor not sealed.
Basic/36-02-5
Apr 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 7, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Observed no proof of employee food handler training for 2 cooks and 6 servers: Edgar, Marvin, Gabriel, Cesar, Erik, Trevor, Jose, and Briana all hired over 60 days, per Manager.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 7, 2025 · This violation to be addressed March 30, 2025. Time Extended
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Observed dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Employees are to sanitize equipment in three-compartment sink until dishmachine sanitizer tests at proper parts per million (ppm).
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at make table soiled with food debris and black mold-like substance. Manager had cutting board taken to dish area to be washed.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. Observed no proof of employee food handler training for 2 cooks and 6 servers: Edgar, Marvin, Gabriel, Cesar, Erik, Trevor, Jose, and Briana all hired over 60 days, per Manager.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 1 unlabeled spray bottle with yellow substance inside. Manager labeled spray bottle as grill cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service to go plates stored not stored inverted or protected. Manager inverted to go plates during inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed steak stored in chest freezer uncovered and chorizo stored inside walk-in cooler uncovered. Manager covered both items during inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles on clean dish cart rack by three compartment sink.
High priority/41-10-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked pans together with out properly drying wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen area next to ice machine.
Basic/31B-04-4
Stored food not covered. Observed bags of chicken in walk in cooler with condensation dripping onto bags. Manager placed container to catch water dripping over chicken.
Basic/08B-12-5
Nov 16, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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/ Owner states they have a date for test in September.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 16, 2023 · Owner has copy of renewed manager certificate but not on site states he will email me a copy. Time Extended
Aug 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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/ Owner states they have a date for test in September.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sandwich table cutting board with deep grooves and cuts with mold like substance build up.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4

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