Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
17
Score
Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana has been inspected eight times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 14 violations per visit lately, up from roughly nine violations before.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
5
Critical latest
5
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari stored over precooked beef empanada bottom of fish table . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over beef burger at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef steak stored over jalapeño pickles at the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomatoes sauce cans dented 7 cans 2.89 kg each .
01B-01-4
High Priority - 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. 0 ppm Operator fix it second Check 100 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand sink at the bar area used as dump sink . Operator moved the pens to the dump sink . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test not available to check the dishwasher.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink kitchen area . Operator provided some . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer no label at prep at the cook line . **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet not working at the employee hand sink next to 3 compartment sink .
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table . **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored over make table next to clean equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom make table . **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chips and Vegetables oil stored on floor at prep area . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on stove handle . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Ice bucket stored on floor front of walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black To go container not inverted at the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom make table. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Fish stored at the walk-in freezer not covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp and raw fish stored on standing water to thawed . Operator moved to the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar no label at prep area . **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
17
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Fried Queso labels since 8-1-25. Operator stated that's since yesterday but wrong label at the bucket . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened yesterday early more than 24 hours no label . **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table ,reach-in freezer,hot hold . - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Fried oil stored on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 5 tongs stored at the stove handle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and reach-in cooler shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Al the food at the reach-in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cilantro stored on top of cut cabbage at the make table . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All of the make table cutting board . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
52
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insect one at the kitchen and one at the dishwasher area not landing at any food . Per supervisor next day call back required with no AC at this time . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Fried Queso labels since 8-1-25. Operator stated that's since yesterday but wrong label at the bucket . **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened yesterday early more than 24 hours no label . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All of the make table cutting board . **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table ,reach-in freezer,hot hold .
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fried oil stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 5 tongs stored at the stove handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and reach-in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Al the food at the reach-in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cilantro stored on top of cut cabbage at the make table . **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
45
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
39
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live flying insects at the back area storage area not landing to any food . Next announcement visit per supervisor Randy hicks .
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. tuna tostaditas. Operator add star next to the item in all the menus and he stated that they working on the new menu and he will make sure to add the star next to the ahi tuna . **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup of water at prep table kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones stored on spices shelf . Speaker storage on the kitchen next to clean plate . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two bucket Salsa and box of fries stored on floor at the walk-in freezer Oil stored on floor prep area . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed an open avocado not washed before use at the make table .
08B-39-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut butter at the shelf not in container or covered. All the food at the reach-in freezer. Operator covered it all . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored on top of juice at the beer cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink .
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt no label . **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable The two mark table the one have the guacamole and the one have the cavichi . **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
45
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut watermelon (56F - Cold Holding) from bar since 30 minutes. Operator placed it in the reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand wash sinks from the bar. Operator placed paper rolls **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear liquid in spray bottle from dish washing area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container in black beans bins. Operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in back kitchen prep. Operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks by front counter. Operator fixed it. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By the chips container. Operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
43
May 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana.
How does Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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