Aguacate

12100 Sw 43 St, Miami, FL 33175
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Aguacate stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Aguacate is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers across from three compartment sink at kitchen area wet nesting.
24-08-4
95
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. During the inspection observed about 5+ small flies flying around the bar area, observed flies landing on the preparation tables, on clean Single Service articles and on the reach in coolers-The bar area is a separate store right across the kitchen store. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: During the callback inspection observed 8+ small flying insects flying around the kitchen area in the bar location, landing on clean equipments, coolers, kitchen walls. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located in the cook line observed plant based ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); mix guacamole (48F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, chef is placing ice under the food products to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: In the reach in cooler located the cook line observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked plant food (50F - Cold Holding); employee stated that these food items were stored in this unit for less than 4 hours. Employee added ice underwear the containers to rapidly cool the food. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Wall fan with dust accumulation, located by the cashier window. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. RIF located next to the hand was sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
64
Nov 8, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Observed cutting boards soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boeards soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: Observed cutting boeards soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Next to grill **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Next to grill **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-30-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aguacate last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aguacate on file is from Mar 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Aguacate compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Aguacate most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Aguacate's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Aguacate have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aguacate 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 Aguacate inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aguacate is inspected around two times per year on average.