AVOCADO MEXICAN GRILL
715 BLOOM ST, Celebration FL 34747
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed in warewashing area next to 3-compartment sink. Operator killed both.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022040895 | Jul 27, 2022 | Feb 22, 2023 | $400 |
| 4--2022051099 | Oct 13, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2018001150 | Dec 28, 2017 | Jan 19, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1 quarter pan of in house green salsa marked 3/2-3/8.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 1 quarter pan of in house green salsa marked 3/2-3/8.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At center hand sink at bar. Operator put roll of paper towels at hand sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. At center hand sink at bar. Operator put bottle of soap at hand sink
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. One green cutting board under prep table heavy cut marks
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing guacamole without hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black like substance on clear seals around wall and dish machine, and wall and triple sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near dish machine bottom soiled with old food debris.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Multiple containers of unwrapped straws on bar, operator moved straws behind bar.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of make table reach in cooler at expo line. Bottom of reach in freezer in kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dicer in hand sink next to dish machine area. Operator moved dicer to wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink near dishwasher. Operator refilled paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. At cooks line. Operator refilled soap dispenser
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple small cutting boards throughout kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones stored on prep table and shelf above. Employee beverages stored on spice shelf above reach in cooler in prep area. Employee bags and jacket stored on top of canned goods next to walk in cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in rice containers in prep area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cooks line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On pans on drying rack
May 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak over raw seafood in cooler drawers under grill
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen entrance
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both make tables on cookline
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers still on in cookline make table
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license and provided new license during inspection
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak over raw seafood with no separation in reach in cooler drawers under grill
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 salmon fillets thawed in intact reduced oxygen packaging
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Shrimp ceviche only menu item under consumer advisory, not identified Operator added asterisks on menus
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 on site with no manager on site at start of inspection Manager came in during inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at cookline Operator stocked
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at cookline
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over entrance to kitchen
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. Salmon held in reach in cooler drawer under grill
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin in front of soda dispenser
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both make tables on cookline
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers still on in make table at beginning of cookline
Oct 21, 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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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Oct 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7-10 live flying insects by the bar area not landing at any food.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. No food grade bags used to stored beef fat at the reach-in freezer. Welcome bags used direct with Mexican rice at hot hold.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken nuggets stored on top of sauce at the bottom of the make table.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag stored on top of tomato can at the back area. Operator moved it.
Food stored on floor. Chicken base bucket stored on floor back area. Operator left it out.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table.
Stored food not covered. Fried ice cream-vegetable mix-beef fat not covered at the reach-in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At prep table back area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar no label.
Aug 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 21, 2024Call 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
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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/.
Apr 15, 2024Call 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
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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/.
Apr 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fly trap. Fly trap over back prep table. Operator removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw raw ground beef over raw fish in walk-in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed in warewashing area next to 3-compartment sink. Operator killed both.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soda station handwash sink blocked by trash can.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Horchata kept on counter at room temperature, operator states it is only in use at most 2 hours but it is not temperature controlled. Operator placed time marking on it. Provided TPHC plan to use going forward.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in soda station reach-in cooler. Operator removed.
Ice bucket not stored inverted on ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front area handsink blocked by trash can and server equipment
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwahed avocado stored with ready to eat foods
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket not stored to dry
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by cookline
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by cookline
Sep 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on drink preparing table
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front area handsink blocked by trash can and server equipment
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cook line
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By cook line hand sink
Ceiling tile missing. Above pots and pans in dishwasher area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board underneath prep sink On cook line
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee burger not separated from restaurant food
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food items and bag above ready to eat and use equipment Employee AirPods and drink stored with medicine above work station at bar
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Measuring cup in rice handle touching product
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line dirty
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic tube black in back area in dishwasher old label stuck on it
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Black straws at bar top area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwahed avocado stored with ready to eat foods
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket not stored to dry
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.