Agave Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Agave Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2023. On Apr 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in St. Pete Beach average 76, so Agave Restaurant trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Behind ice well at bar
31A-09-4
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 salt bin
10-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Whole raw snapper in undrained ice water
08B-31-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line
10-17-4
70
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 raw snapper still in cryovac package. Items discarded. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
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. Feed tube was not touching chemical. Adjusted tube now working correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over tamales. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishwasher moved to other end of kitchen. Stand up coolers moved to opposite site of cooks area. Steam well and reach in cooler moved. Cooks line equipment does not match plans.
51-16-7
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked chips were about to be stored in box used to transport unwashed tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
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. 5 raw snapper still in cryovac package. Items discarded. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
52
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 2 bags of raw frozen protein in non food grade bags in chest freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 pieces raw snapper thawed still in cryovac package.
01B-13-4
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. 6 pieces raw snapper thawed still in cryovac package.
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
67
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of white queso and nacho cheese sauce on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer. Employee moved chicken to lower in chest freezer in rear storage room.
08A-17-6
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. Milk in reach in cooler on cook line no date mark opened 1-27. Employee dated milk. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled on prep table in kitchen. Slicer blade soiled last used 1-27. Soda gun in bar area soiled interior with mold like debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employee training expired 12-28-2024 Migdalia Rosales and Andre's Hurtado expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lids during inspection.
33-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled.
22-08-4
50
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-2023 license expired. Employee renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Grouper ceviche no records of parasite destruction. Employee cooking grouper to use in ceviche. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. E,played washed hands with no soap in kitchen. Educated employee and employee washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on deli reach in cooler stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee refilled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Pork made onsite no date mark. Employee dated pork made 12-4. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards have cut marks on deli reach in cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado s being cut with stickers on. Employee directed to wash produce. Employee washed and removed stickers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from oven door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
35
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Agave Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Agave Restaurant on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Agave Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Agave Restaurant.
How does Agave Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
Agave Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.
Has Agave Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Agave Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Agave 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 Agave Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Agave Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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