Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Winter Park facility scores 83, putting Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wiping cloth used as liner for tamales. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Jalapeño poppers with Raw bacon over RTE taquitos at cook line reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar and can opener blade at prep station **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing at wiping cloth in hand wash sink. Advised operator to remind employees that it's for hand washing only **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked Ice bin lid at kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Prep station **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
52
Aug 13, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Bartender washed hands with no soap and proceeded to put clean gloves on. Advised manager to properly train employee for handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher 00ppm chlorine Recommended operator to wash, rinse and sanitize at kitchen dishwasher **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Bartender washed hands in dump sink. Advised employee to wash hands in hand wash sink only **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of both Soda gun nozzles soiled with debris at bar **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink over shelf at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
50
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple sanitizer spray bottles with no labels **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with black mold-like substance
22-20-5
Basic - 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. Salmon not removed from package at low boy **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of lettuce at cook line Beef stock at walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At cook line **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris at server station **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over RTE at walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
64
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Shrimp ceviche, Tuna Tostadas and chipotle Salmon. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine more than 200ppm. Operated added more water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with form **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Shrimp ceviche, Tuna Tostadas and chipotle Salmon. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dish area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container next to cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container inside sugar bin **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink container in reach in cooler in cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
50
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.chemical stored over canned goods , operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the mop sink
42-01-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In the make cooler unwashed avocados, operator removed and corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of limes on the floor in the keg cooler
08B-38-4
61
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna cubes with instruction to open before thawing in reach in cooler at end of cooks line next to dish wash area
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice and sugar have bowls instead of scoop.Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bags stored in dry goods storage
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At dish wash area
36-17-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage area. Operator removed containers and took dish wash area **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
74
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
18
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler Shell eggs over ready to eat in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink located at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink located at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over ready to eat in the walk in **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler located at end of cooks line
14-36-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs on cooks line stored in standing water temping at 90F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - 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 direct contact with beans **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed cooking oil at cooks stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At wash ware area
36-17-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table at cooks line across from the grill
14-09-4
50
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 Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” 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 Winter Park?
Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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 four times per year on average.
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