Avocados Food
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Avocados Food has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up seven times.
Avocados Food's latest score of 82 sits above the Kendall average of 66. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon stored above drinks and hard boiled eggs. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on floor of kiosk. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
82
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon above water bottles in reach in cooler. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee coughing and no handwashing. Inspector coached employee on proper techniques.
12A-14-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water on floor.
08B-38-4
67
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in bottom reach cooler at prep table. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on on the floor next to handwashing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
90
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed for display case cooler sour cream (63F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (69F - Cold Holding). As per operator from reach in cooler about 1 hour ago. Advised to remove and place into reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hand wash due to no water
12A-16-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at three compartment sink - Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) due to no water.
22-42-4
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Also observed at hand wash sink.
27-09-4
Intermediate - No water at employee handwash sink. Observed no water at hand wash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on on the floor next to handwashing sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in bottom reach cooler at prep table. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
47
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler display case. As per operator for two hours. Also observed smoked salmon (48F - Cold Holding) in bottom reach in cooler at prep table.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
27-06-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator for diced tomatoes, sour cream and shredded cheese and smoked salmon.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in bottom reach cooler at prep table.
05-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on on the floor next to handwashing sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while preparing avocado toast
12B-09-5
47
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
78
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (60 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (57 F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (61F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator was informed that the products need to be moved to the bottom part of the cooler for rapid cooling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed sour cream (50 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (60 F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (58 F- Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 75F at three compartment sink. Operator turned on the water heater. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 75F at three compartment sink. Operator turned on the water heater. **Admin Complaint**
27-06-4
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. The only employee present that was hired more than six months Milagros Ojeda) no proof of employee training. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed the only employee present Carlos A. Napole hired three months ago no proof of required state approved training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hand wash sink at 74F after 2 minutes running water. Operator turned on the water heater. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed water at hand wash sink at 74F after 2 minutes running water. Operator turned on the water heater, but the water continues at 77°F. **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
64
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (60 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (57 F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (61F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator was informed that the products need to be moved to the bottom part of the cooler for rapid cooling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (130 F - Hot Holding) at hot pot. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator turned on the hot pot to reheat the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee washed her hands at the three compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
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/ Observed FMC for Carlos Chaibub 05-07-2018, expired. Operator provided the new Food Manager Certificate by StateFoodSafety on 08-01-2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon no identify as raw on the menu. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 75°F at three compartment sink. Operator turned on the water heater. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-06-4
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. The only employee present that was hired more than six months Milagros Ojeda) no proof of employee training. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hand wash sink at 74°F after 2 minutes running water. Operator turned on the water heater. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bottle water stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
39
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (60 F - Cold Holding); cheese (65 F - Cold Holding); sour (65 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (68 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for 2.5 hours. Operator moved the products to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Operator was informed that the products need to be moved to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Observed diced tomatoes (54°F - cold holding); Cheese (57° - cold holding); sour cream (55°F - cold holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for 3.5 hours. And Smoked salmon (54° - cold holding) and whole boiled eggs (54° - cold holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for four hours. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two sour cream containers with expiration date 08-02-2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: And Smoked salmon (54° - cold holding) and whole boiled eggs (54° - cold holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for four hours. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with Fabuloso not labeled next to juice dispenser. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with Fabuloso not labeled next to juice dispenser. **Warning** **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Operator turned on the water heater. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Observed the water at 87°F at three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeezes bottles with different sauces not identified by common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Observed squeezes bottles with different sauces not identified by common name. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
52
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two employees put gloves without washing their hands. Operator was informed that they need to wash their hands before putting the gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 5 whole eggs with black mold like substance at 45°F. At reach in cooler. Operator discarded the eggs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two sour cream containers with expiration date 08-02-2023. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (60 F - Cold Holding); cheese (65 F - Cold Holding); sour (65 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (68 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for 2.5 hours. Operator moved the products to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Operator was informed that the products need to be moved to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Salmon sandwich and Sea Toast not identify as items that contain raw salmon. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine chemical test kit was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Operator turned on the water heater. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with Fabuloso not labeled next to juice dispenser. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turn on the hot water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeezes bottles with different sauces not identified by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Operator changed the solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the three compartment sink as wash / Sanitize / Rinse. Operator was informed the correct way to use the three compartments sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
23
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the counter reach in cooler feta cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding) smoked salmon (46F - Cold Holding ). Per operator less than three hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed at the counter reach in cooler feta cheese ( 60F Cold Holding); Cut tomato ( 53F Cold Holding); Sour Cream (54F Cold Holding). Per operator less than three hours. Person in charge will Ambient temperature of unit 41.4F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at the three compartment sink Water temp 78F Operator turned the water heater on **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed no hot water at the three compartment sink Water temp 78F **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink no paper towels, soap or hand wash sign. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed at the hand wash sink no paper towels, soap or hand wash sign. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the hand wash sink. Water temp 78 F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed no hot water at the hand wash sink. Water temp 78 **Time Extended**
27-16-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Avocados Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Avocados Food on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Avocados Food?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Avocados Food.
How does Avocados Food compare to other restaurants in Kendall?
Avocados Food most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Kendall average of 66.
Has Avocados Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Avocados Food have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Avocados Food 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 Avocados Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Avocados Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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