AGAVE RESTAURANT
6400 GULF BLVD, St.Pete Beach FL 33706 · 727.367.3448
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-2023 license expired. Employee renewed license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Behind ice well at bar
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored in undrained ice. Whole raw snapper in undrained ice water
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in salt bin
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Feed tube was not touching chemical. Adjusted tube now working correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over tamales.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 raw snapper still in cryovac package. Items discarded.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishwasher moved to other end of kitchen. Stand up coolers moved to opposite site of cooks area. Steam well and reach in cooler moved. Cooks line equipment does not match plans.
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. 5 raw snapper still in cryovac package. Items discarded.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked chips were about to be stored in box used to transport unwashed tomatoes.
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 2 bags of raw frozen protein in non food grade bags in chest freezer.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 pieces raw snapper thawed still in cryovac package.
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. 6 pieces raw snapper thawed still in cryovac package.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of white queso and nacho cheese sauce on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer. Employee moved chicken to lower in chest freezer in rear storage room.
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 reach in cooler on cook line no date mark opened 1-27. Employee dated milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled on prep table in kitchen. Slicer blade soiled last used 1-27. Soda gun in bar area soiled interior with mold like debris.
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. Some employee training expired 12-28-2024 Migdalia Rosales and Andre's Hurtado expired.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lids during inspection.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched exterior of dishwasher and tubes then to clean dishes no hand wash. Educated employee and he washed his hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked vegetables in reach in freezer. Employee moved raw pork to lower shelf.
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 reach in 2 door cooler next to cook line milk opened 4-6 no date mark. Employee dated milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled in bar area, cutting boards stained in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf in dry storage over spices and foods to be served to the public. Employee removed drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Top of reach in freezer broken with exposed insulation in dry storage room in rear.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under cutting board. Employee removed cleaned and sanitized area.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. E,played washed hands with no soap in kitchen. Educated employee and employee washed hands with soap.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Grouper ceviche no records of parasite destruction. Employee cooking grouper to use in ceviche.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-2023 license expired. Employee renewed license during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on deli reach in cooler stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Employee refilled paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee refilled soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork made onsite no date mark. Employee dated pork made 12-4.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards have cut marks on deli reach in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from oven door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado s being cut with stickers on. Employee directed to wash produce. Employee washed and removed stickers.
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.