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BLUE AGAVE MEXICAN RESTAURAUNT

5080 ANNUNCIATION CIR SUITE 106-107, Ave Maria FL 34142 · 2396758128

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats151
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103644
Grade history
JAN 25
FEB 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen area, observed over 25 dead insects in glue tape trap above food prep area
Basic/35A-06-4/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw steak on top shelf of reach in steel door cooler by the flat top grill in the prep area.
High priority/08A-05-6
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. Observed no plan for the cleanup of bodily fluids. Emailed form Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan on handwashing sink in the warewashing station.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels At any of the handwashing sinks in the kitchen and prep kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreements, person in charge did not have access. Emailed forms Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 non labeled spray bottles on the cookline.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance in the interior of the ice machine bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on shelf above make table on the cookline.
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on right hand reach in cooler door on the cookline torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
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Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed mop sink with a splitter and no vacuum breaker on the mop hose side.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cup,of employee water on the shelf above the make table, operator discarded.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/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. Observed scoop handle in contact with dry beans in bulk in use container.
Basic/10-01-5/Repeat Violation
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed light style bug attracter above flat op grill in the prep kitchen.
Basic/35B-02-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water in the prep sink operator turned on the water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in ware washing area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over gallons of milk, observed raw eggs stored on top shelf above containers of milk..
High priority/08A-11-5/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed full size metal pan sitting on the hand wash sink in the dishwashing area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed guacamole serving dish in the bulk in use sugar container as a scoop.
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on the make table in the cook line.
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on the cook line reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases of drink mix stored in the employee restroom.
Basic/08B-37-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dishwasher soiled with food debris on the top and sides.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in kitchen area, around prep sink and in the ware washing area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef and chicken stored above ready to eat sauces in the far right reach in cooler in the prep kitchen.
High priority/08A-05-6
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink next to mop sink with no hot running water.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dishwasher soiled with food debris on the top and sides.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at hand wash sink next to ice machine.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink next to mop sink with no working hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust like substance on ceiling tiles and vents above cookline.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed drink mixers and alcohol stored in employee restroom in kitchen area.
Basic/08B-37-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and 3 compartment sink.
Basic/10-17-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dishwasher soiled with food debris on the top and sides.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand wash sink next to ice machine.
Basic/29-11-4
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs above unwashed cilantro and carrots in stand up right most reach in cooler in the prep kitchen area.
High priority/08A-04-5/Repeat Violation
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 training for,some employees.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice at the servers station next to the fountain soda dispenser as well as at the front main bar area.
Basic/10-08-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water at 32F in the prep sink.
Basic/06-01-5/Repeat Violation
May 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 17, 2024 · Observed proof of food handler training for some employees. Isai Ramirez ServSafe 11-25-23 food handler Ruby Garcia ServSafe 3-20-2021 CFM Juana Cruz 9-1-23;ServSafe CFM Allan Garcia 11-6-2021 CFM Time Extended
May 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen area, observed over 25 dead insects in glue tape trap above food prep area
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp store in same container as cooked shrimp, educated operator regarding proper holding separation for cooked and raw products. Operator removed shrimp container to cook all shrimp to 145F or above.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef steaks stored above cooked ready to eat sauces in reach in freezer steaks not in original packaging.
High priority/08A-02-6/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty washing cloths stored in hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no test kit available for chlorine or quaternary sanitizer at time of inspections.
Intermediate/16-32-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen area, observed over 25 dead insects in glue tape trap above food prep area
Basic/35A-06-4/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash receptacle in ladies rest room.
Basic/32-12-5/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open can of soda on prep make table during service. Operator removed can of soda.
Basic/12B-02-4/Warning
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed over 25 dead flies in sticky tape trap hanging above food prep area.
Basic/35B-08-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of reach in low boy drawers on the cook line.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed tortillas in top left side of left make table not in a covered container.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tube of ground beef thawing in bucket at room temperature, operator placed bucket in prep sink with cold running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored in bucket on floor with no sanitizing solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2023Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice bin, operator cleaned machine on site.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open unlidded energy drink on prep table in back prep kitchen area. Operator moved drink.
Basic/12B-02-4/Repeat Violation

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.