AVOCADO'S COCINA MEXICANA AND BAR
6510 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34210 · 678.364.9441
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg stored over ready to eat shrimp on the cook line. Operator moved the shrimp.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed missing floor their server hand sink used as a dump sink. Reviewed the proper use with the operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at three hands sinks in the establishment. Operator placed more there.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line their food dry storage shelves. Operator had the cardboard removed.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the line cooks with bracelets and watches on. Operator had them remove them.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter left unprotected when not in use. Operator covered them.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation on cook line without a hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraint.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching rice. Operator moved scoop above rice.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open beverage in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line across from flat top grill. Operator removed beverage.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom shelf of food preparation table with surface rust.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employees bathroom without a handwashing sign.
Aug 16, 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
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Educated operator on proper strength of chlorine wiping cloth solution. Employee diluted chlorine wiping cloth solution to 100ppm.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep surface in kitchen next to cook line.Operator removed drink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked containers in dish area. Educated operator on drying dishes before stacking.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon with handle touching guacamole in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed spoon.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part with gloved hands. Educated manger on proper hand washing. Manager instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee switched between raw and cooked foods without washing hands. Educated manager on hand washing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands before changing gloves.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on back food prep area and on cook line. Manager removed drinks. Educated manager on keeping all employee drinks separate from food areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phone on food contact surface on cook line. Manager removed phone.
Scoop with handle used to dispense food inside dried beans with handle touching product. Educated manager on keeping the handles out of the food. Manager removed scoop for sanitizing
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed tortilla chips stored in non food grade bags and containers.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cook line with gloved hands use broom then stir cooking food with out washing hands and changing gloves. Advised employees hands must be washed when changing tasks.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle located above dishwasher not labeled. Manager labeled bottle.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to manager.
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. Emailed to operator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage in glassware on prep. Manager removed glass.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cooks wearing watches and bracelets while preparing food.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop located in the product in dry bean container. Manager removed scoop.
Open dumpster lid. Observed one side of dumpster lid open. Manager closed lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored on shelf near dishwashing machine stored upright. Manager moved utensils to face downward.
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.