Avocado Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
47
Score
Avocado Mexican Grill appears in inspection records 18 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 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 seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal foods not properly separated”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Celebration facility scores 70, putting Avocado Mexican Grill on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
18
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
May 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak over raw seafood in cooler drawers under grill **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen entrance **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both make tables on cookline **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers still on in cookline make table **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
74
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license and provided new license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak over raw seafood with no separation in reach in cooler drawers under grill
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 salmon fillets thawed in intact reduced oxygen packaging
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Shrimp ceviche only menu item under consumer advisory, not identified Operator added asterisks on menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees on site with no manager on site at start of inspection Manager came in during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at cookline Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at cookline
31B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers still on in make table at beginning of cookline
08B-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over entrance to kitchen
36-34-5
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 held in reach in cooler drawer under grill
06-09-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin in front of soda dispenser
10-08-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both make tables on cookline **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
33
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Operator states it has been ordered. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
90
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7-10 live flying insects by the bar area not landing at any food . **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. No food grade bags used to stored beef fat at the reach-in freezer . Welcome bags used direct with Mexican rice at hot hold .
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken nuggets stored on top of sauce at the bottom of the make table .
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag stored on top of tomato can at the back area . Operator moved it . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken base bucket stored on floor back area . Operator left it out . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table .
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Fried ice cream-vegetable mix-beef fat not covered at the reach-in freezer .
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At prep table back area.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar no label .
02D-01-5
43
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fly trap. Fly trap over back prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw raw ground beef over raw fish in walk-in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed in warewashing area next to 3-compartment sink. Operator killed both. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soda station handwash sink blocked by trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Horchata kept on counter at room temperature, operator states it is only in use at most 2 hours but it is not temperature controlled. Operator placed time marking on it. Provided TPHC plan to use going forward. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in soda station reach-in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted on ice machine.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
32
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front area handsink blocked by trash can and server equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: AREA BLOCKED AT CALL BACK CORRECTED ON SITE. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket not stored to dry **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Wet mop not stored to dry., wet mop in wringer. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwahed avocado stored with ready to eat foods **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Avocados with stickers still in tact. Unwashed stored with ready to eat. **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
82
Sep 20, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by cookline
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by cookline
31B-03-4
82
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on drink preparing table **Warning**
41-07-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front area handsink blocked by trash can and server equipment **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cook line **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By cook line hand sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwahed avocado stored with ready to eat foods **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket not stored to dry **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above pots and pans in dishwasher area **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line dirty **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic tube black in back area in dishwasher old label stuck on it **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Measuring cup in rice handle touching product **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board underneath prep sink On cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee burger not separated from restaurant food **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food items and bag above ready to eat and use equipment Employee AirPods and drink stored with medicine above work station at bar **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Black straws at bar top area **Warning**
25-09-4
23
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects in kitchen Next unannounced inspection per supervisor Randy Hicks
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Diced tomatoes
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Raw vegetable chopper Advised operator to clean before putting away **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dishwashers in restaurant Advised operator to order more **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid in spray bottle Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Back hand sink next to walk in cooler Advised operator to fix **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside back door Operator rehooked c02 tank **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling light dirty back prep room next to cook line Advised operator to clean when possible **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor Operator picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster boxes and other debris on ground
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer next to handsink in bar area Advised operator to clean out **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice scoop inside product Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back prep area Advised operator to add shield **Corrective Action Taken**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lights above prep table in back dusty Advised operator to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink in kitchen missing cold water knob Advised operator to fix **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Back door kitchen screen broken two small flying insects in kitchen Advised operator to fix **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-09-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Next to bar near bathrooms Advised operator to remove and store properly **Corrective Action Taken**
24-18-4
29
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Jul 28, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over bags of shredded cheese in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in cold holding drawers at flat top. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6-7 live roaches on and around salsa cups and chip baskets and by salsa station. Observed 2 live roaches on shelving area containing drink lids and napkins. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Observed 6 live roaches on wooden shelving containing dry goods. Observed 1 live roach on bathroom floor in men's bathroom **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area and at bar - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several in dish machine area - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By dish machine. Behind ice machine. By walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of cooking oil on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 contact with rice in large rice container - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
41
Jul 27, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over bags of shredded cheese in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in cold holding drawers at flat top. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6-7 live roaches on and around salsa cups and chip baskets and by salsa station. Observed 2 live roaches on shelving area containing drink lids and napkins. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.observed approximately 12 rodent droppings on top of dish machine. 2 rodent droppings on floor by chemicals across from dish machine. 8 rodent droppings on metal shelving above 3 compartment sink holding metal pans **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area and at bar
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several in dish machine area
36-36-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By dish machine. Behind ice machine. By walk in cooler
36-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of cooking oil on floor.
08B-47-4
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 contact with rice in large rice container
10-01-5
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Avocado Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Avocado Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Avocado Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Avocado Mexican Grill.
How does Avocado Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Celebration?
Avocado Mexican Grill most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Celebration average of 70.
Has Avocado Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Avocado Mexican Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Avocado Mexican Grill 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 Avocado Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Avocado Mexican Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.
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