Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged 20 inspections at Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant, the earliest from 2012. On Apr 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 28, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER(FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STORAGE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER(FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STORAGE), NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL THREE DOOR COLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM FLATTOP GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL THREE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM FLATTOP GRILL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN AREAS SUCH AS ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA(NEAR COOKLINE,TO THE LEFT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, ABOVE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEAR FRONT WALK IN COOLER, REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND POLE NEAR COOKLINE AND OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL AT BASE UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON-WORKING LIGHT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
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Apr 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2604514 DATED 10/11/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED OPENING ON WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER(FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STORAGE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER(FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STORAGE), NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL THREE DOOR COLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM FLATTOP GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL THREE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM FLATTOP GRILL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN AREAS SUCH AS ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA(NEAR COOKLINE,TO THE LEFT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, ABOVE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEAR FRONT WALK IN COOLER, REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND POLE NEAR COOKLINE AND OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL AT BASE UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON-WORKING LIGHT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
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Oct 25, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT OUTER CORNERS OF REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING ON WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WHOLE AREA BEHIND UTILITY SINK, WALL BEHIND THE UTILITY SINK AND FAUCET MUST BE SMOOTH, NON POROUS, DURABLE AND CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Oct 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT OUTER CORNERS OF REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON ALL SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS #1 AND #3. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS #1 AND #3. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM BASE OF WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING ON WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
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Jul 25, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN HOLE BEHIND THE MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST SEAL TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTING IN THE MOP CLOSET FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE.
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May 27, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE SOAP DISPENSER INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON VENT ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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May 25, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS BEEF, CARNITAS, AND REFRIED BEANS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER: BEEF AT 49.2F, CARNITAS AT 48.9F, AND REFRIED BEANS AT 51.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATLEY 10LBS OF PRODUCTS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE SOAP DISPENSER INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON VENT ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jul 27, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS BEING STORE AT THE LISTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILL: CHICKEN AT 53.9F, STEAK AT 51.4F, PORK AT 45.0F, AND BEEF AT 48.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 16LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A NONWORKING DIGITAL THERMOMETER ON THE OUTSIDE OF 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A NONWORKING GLASS MACHINE AT BAR. MANAGEMENT STATES THEY HAVE NOT USED IT SINCE IT BROKE IN NOVEMBER. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR, TAG WITH A DO NOT USE SIGN, OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLER LOCATED ON MAIN LINE NEAR WINDOWS FACING KINZIE STREET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA LOOSE AND HELD TOGETHER WITH PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE MICROWAVE LOCATED NEAR KINZIE STREET WINDOWS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULBS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONTAMINANT.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 28, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Aug 25, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed no soap or paper towels at hand sink in bar. Must provide soap and paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. Operator provided during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Dec 13, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Jul 19, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE). MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT BAR. MUST CLEAN BAR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE DAMAGED/CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER AT REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND AT BAR COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Jun 2, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BESIDE THE STOVE CLOSE TO THE WINDOW AND WALLS ABOVE THE PREP LINE CLOSE TO THE WINDOW(WITH DUST BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1493339 DATED 8/6/14. #35-NOTED HEAVY STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT). ONLY DATE WAS ON THE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE TWO 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BESIDE THE STOVE CLOSE TO THE WINDOW AND WALLS ABOVE THE PREP LINE CLOSE TO THE WINDOW(WITH DUST BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN. WALL VENT COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT THREE LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT COOK LINE ON THE HOOD AND TWO LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR COOK LINE ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 6, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS,GLASSES ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Jul 29, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: STILL NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEMPERATURE WAS 160F AND NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 180F AND ABOVE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS,GLASSES ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Jul 1, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME CONTAINERS WITH FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES AND PREPARED BY DATE OR USE BY DATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS,GLASSES ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Sep 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PLASTIC DISPOSABLE JUGS ARE USED AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER FOR DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Jun 12, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL BARE WOODEN WALLS IN DINING AREA & AT BAR (BELOW THE CUSTOMER COUNTER) MUST BE SEALED & SMOOTH /EASILY CLEANABLE. BASEBOARDS MISSING ALONG THE DINING AREA WALLS & AROUND THE BAR AREA, MUST INSTALL. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BATHROOM DOORS NEED SELF-CLOSING DEVICES, MUST PROVIDE. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THEMOMETERS NEEDED IN UPRIGHT COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant on file is from Apr 28, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant.
Has Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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