AGUACATE GARDEN
12100 SW 43 ST, Miami FL 33175 · 239-297-4385
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
MAR 25
APR 26
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3 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. During the inspection observed about 5+ small flies flying around the bar area, observed flies landing on the preparation tables, on clean Single Service articles and on the reach in coolers-The bar area is a separate store right across the kitchen store.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in main kitchen area and at handwashing sink near ice machine.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in main kitchen area.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing for two reach in coolers in kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink in main kitchen area and men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets for reach in coolers.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers across from three compartment sink at kitchen area wet nesting.
Aug 8, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. During the inspection observed about 5+ small flies flying around the bar area, observed flies landing on the preparation tables, on clean Single Service articles and on the reach in coolers-The bar area is a separate store right across the kitchen store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located in the cook line observed plant based ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); mix guacamole (48F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, chef is placing ice under the food products to cool down.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Wall fan with dust accumulation, located by the cashier window.
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. RIF located next to the hand was sink.
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. During the inspection observed about 5+ small flies flying around the bar area, observed flies landing on the preparation tables, on clean Single Service articles and on the reach in coolers-The bar area is a separate store right across the kitchen store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located in the cook line observed plant based ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); mix guacamole (48F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, chef is placing ice under the food products to cool down.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a container stored on the preparation table observed Spinach empanadas (87F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (88F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked quinoa, as per chef prepared for. more than 24 hours not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cleaning liquid in a spray bottle not labeled by the common name.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Employee found updated Report.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Wall fan with dust accumulation, located by the cashier window.
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. RIF located next to the hand was sink.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf above the preparation table near the three compartment 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.