Agave Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Agave Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Agave Mexican Grill's latest score of 90 sits above the Florida average of 72. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Container of salt like substance with bowl with no handle for scooping product.
10-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked cups in server area not completely dry before stacking. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
90
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked in server area still wet no dried completely before stacking. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
95
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stack metal pans on table.
24-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler floor not sealed.
36-02-5
90
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed no proof of employee food handler training for 2 cooks and 6 servers: Edgar, Marvin, Gabriel, Cesar, Erik, Trevor, Jose, and Briana all hired over 60 days, per Manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: This violation to be addressed March 30, 2025. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Observed dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Employees are to sanitize equipment in three-compartment sink until dishmachine sanitizer tests at proper parts per million (ppm). **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at make table soiled with food debris and black mold-like substance. Manager had cutting board taken to dish area to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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. Observed no proof of employee food handler training for 2 cooks and 6 servers: Edgar, Marvin, Gabriel, Cesar, Erik, Trevor, Jose, and Briana all hired over 60 days, per Manager. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 1 unlabeled spray bottle with yellow substance inside. Manager labeled spray bottle as grill cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed steak stored in chest freezer uncovered and chorizo stored inside walk-in cooler uncovered. Manager covered both items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service to go plates stored not stored inverted or protected. Manager inverted to go plates during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
52
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles on clean dish cart rack by three compartment sink.
41-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked pans together with out properly drying wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen area next to ice machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bags of chicken in walk in cooler with condensation dripping onto bags. Manager placed container to catch water dripping over chicken.
08B-12-5
74
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner states they have a date for test in September. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Owner has copy of renewed manager certificate but not on site states he will email me a copy. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sandwich table cutting board with deep grooves and cuts with mold like substance build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner states they have a date for test in September. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to ice machine in kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying wet nesting.
24-08-4
74
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked still wet in server area wet nesting.
24-08-4
86
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tea ready for service not covered in server area.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
11-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed not date mark on beef prepared more than 24 hours. Manager placed date mark on product. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone in food prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food prep with no hair covering.
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed beans in working container with no label to identify item.
02D-01-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Agave Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Agave Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Agave Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Agave Mexican Grill.
Has Agave Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Agave Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Agave Mexican Grill 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 Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Agave Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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