BLUE AGAVE VERO
1979 14 AVE, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-999-3484
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Portioned salsa cups reading 48f. In cooler overnight. Operator threw away
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016037821 | Jun 14, 2016 | Aug 31, 2016 | $280 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP Fish in walk in
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bucket next to ice machine
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. Tuna and grouper
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in ice bath for one hour. Employee added more ice. Salsa cups in cooler overnight observed at 48f. Operator threw away.
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 pork over chicken tenders in reach in freezer
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Portioned salsa cups reading 48f. In cooler overnight. Operator threw away
No paper towels provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator restocked
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Small single door cooler in wait station area reading 52f. Operator turned down cooler
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In wait station cooler. Operator added thermometer
Jun 25, 2025□ 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa in servers station
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Apr 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Reading 0ppm. Primed and rechecked. Now reading 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade soiled -soda nozzle at bar Advised employee to clean
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 of training
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa in servers station
Clean spoons and forks stored upright with the food-contact surface up on shelf next to bar
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink faucet has low pressure. Employee was able to adjust
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. First run reading 0ppm. Primed and rechecked, now reading 50ppm.
Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Larry food handler dates have been changed from 12/12/2020 to 2022
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. Most certificates expired. Only one certificate is not expired.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in cook line cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various cooked meats in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled Spray bottle in dish pit with yellow substance
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
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. Tuna in ROP in walk in cooler. Advised employee to slit packages before thawing
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers with jalapeños
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used to stored scrubbie brushes
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using soufflé cup to scoop spices
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand at entrance of kitchen, provided one to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of chip white plastic container soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline unit and keg cooler
Stored food not covered. Uncovered lettuce and pickled red onions in walk in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers stored with cut jalapeños
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.