Agave Fresh Mex
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Agave Fresh Mex 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Ormond Beach restaurants, the typical score is 79; Agave Fresh Mex is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
36-08-4
95
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
21-10-4
90
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
22
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
23
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. No quaternary test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by oven. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked beans in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice dumped in handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -thermometer in reach in cooler at cook line is broken.
05-09-4
64
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream in squirt bottle at 50°f. Out of cooler less than 30 minutes. Operator moved to cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by walk in cooler.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. White bucket stored on top of hand sink by three compartment sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in bar area used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales and cooked rice not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by walk in cooler.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees - handwash sink by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, under lid.
22-16-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. -light out in walk in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease at cookline.
36-27-5
41
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Knife stored on dirty rack.
24-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease buildup on table in between flat grill and fryer. -hood filters soiled with grease. -build up of grease on side of fryer and flat grill. -food debris under microwave. -mixer base soiled with accumulated old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled in bar area (next to soda gun).
36-27-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
50
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cookline reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
95
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Agave Fresh Mex last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Agave Fresh Mex on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Agave Fresh Mex?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Agave Fresh Mex.
How does Agave Fresh Mex compare to other restaurants in Ormond Beach?
Agave Fresh Mex most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Ormond Beach average of 79.
Has Agave Fresh Mex's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Agave Fresh Mex have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Agave Fresh Mex means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Agave Fresh Mex inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Agave Fresh Mex is inspected around three times per year on average.
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