Avocado's Cocina Mexicana and Bar

6510 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Avocado's Cocina Mexicana and Bar stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

“In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Bradenton restaurants, the typical score is 83; Avocado's Cocina Mexicana and Bar is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open beverage in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line across from flat top grill. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation on cook line without a hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching rice. Operator moved scoop above rice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom shelf of food preparation table with surface rust.

23-03-4

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Educated operator on proper strength of chlorine wiping cloth solution. Employee diluted chlorine wiping cloth solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep surface in kitchen next to cook line.Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked containers in dish area. Educated operator on drying dishes before stacking.

24-08-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon with handle touching guacamole in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed chicken in second drawer underneath beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rice stored in nonfood grade bag. Employee placed rice in several deep dishes. Advise manager and employee to not use nonfood grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled with chemical name. Manager labeled the bottles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on the top of microwave. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Avocado's Cocina Mexicana and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Avocado's Cocina Mexicana and Bar on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Avocado's Cocina Mexicana and Bar?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Avocado's Cocina Mexicana and Bar.

How does Avocado's Cocina Mexicana and Bar compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Avocado's Cocina Mexicana and Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Avocado's Cocina Mexicana and Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Avocado's Cocina Mexicana and Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Avocado's Cocina Mexicana and Bar 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 Avocado's Cocina Mexicana and Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Avocado's Cocina Mexicana and Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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