GRAN AGAVE RESTAURANTE MEXICANO
5924 PROVIDENCE RD, Riverview FL 33578 · 813-643-6396
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dry storage room behind salt.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025081258 | Oct 29, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2025033158 | Mar 6, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2023006270 | Dec 5, 2022 | Feb 15, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2022017882 | Mar 30, 2022 | May 3, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 108 F on top of steam table, employee began reheating.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar, manager cleaned at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of chips blocking hand wash sink. Manager removed at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in rice. Manager removed at time of inspection.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt on hot sauce bottles.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice container lid cracked.
Food stored on floor. Container of chips on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep table.
Oct 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Soda gun at bar.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Oct 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly near hand wash sink close to tea machine. Manager removed and sanitized at time of inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dry storage room behind salt.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 46 F in walk in cooler, employee placed on ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 122 F- retemp 168 F on cook top. Employee began reheating.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Soda gun at bar.
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.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach at bar, manager removed and sanitized.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on prep table, keys on microwave. Employee bag on soda boxes. Manager removed employee bag.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile broken near walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor, manager removed at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in seasoning, manager removed at time of inspection.
Mar 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef over mushrooms in reach in cooler next to mop sink.
Mar 6, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes without sanitizing it. Employee began sanitizing dishes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef over mushrooms in reach in cooler next to mop sink.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Sewage backs up from floor drain next to walk in cooler when handwash sink is ran.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa held on time exceeds 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Salsa held on time exceeds 4 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink water is turned off due to plumbing in poor repair.
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. Manager provided 4 expired food handler certifications.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted over ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on drink on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone and bag on dry storage shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine, establishment not using dish machine at time of inspection. Discussed not using dish machine until it is working properly.
Food stored on floor. Container of chips on floor, employee removed at time of inspection.
Aug 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted next to walk in cooler, operator inverted at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Container of chips on floor in kitchen. Multiple food items on floor in walk in cooler.
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 58 F- retemp 50 F, cheese 50 F, cut tomatoes 50 F- retemp 49 F, sour cream 50 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator placed in reach in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice, operator removed at time of inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted next to walk in cooler, operator inverted at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on dry storage shelf. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Container of chips on floor in kitchen. Multiple food items on floor in 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 handle in seasoning, operator removed at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of jalapeños in dry storage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler next to mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted above ice machine.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 dented can of jalapeños in dry storage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on tortillas. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 3 Compartment Sink.
Food stored on floor. Chips on floor in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice in dry storage. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over cheese in walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm, operator remade tested 50 ppm.
Jul 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen.
Jul 5, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies near dish machine 13 flies next to 3 Compartment Sink at bar.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in grocery bag on prep table.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked, operator states it's been open over a week.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 44 F, hotdogs 46 F in walk in cooler operator placed on ice.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked, operator states it's been open over a week.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle in rice in dry storage. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets above ice machine not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag next to soda boxes. Operator removed bag at time of inspection.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Sangria on floor in walk in cooler, operator relocated at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at handwash sink next to chips.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth in reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasonings above handwash sink on cook line not labeled.
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.