Blue Agave Vero
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Blue Agave Vero, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Vero Beach restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP Fish in walk in
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bucket next to ice machine
22-02-4
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. Tuna and grouper
06-09-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
70
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Observed cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in ice bath for one hour. Employee added more ice. Salsa cups in cooler overnight observed at 48f. Operator threw away. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 pork over chicken tenders in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Portioned salsa cups reading 48f. In cooler overnight . Operator threw away **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Small single door cooler in wait station area reading 52f. Operator turned down cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In wait station cooler. Operator added thermometer **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
52
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa in servers station - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Reading 0ppm. Primed and rechecked. Now reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa in servers station
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade soiled -soda nozzle at bar Advised employee to clean
22-02-4
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. No proof of training **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Clean spoons and forks stored upright with the food-contact surface up on shelf next to bar **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink faucet has low pressure. Employee was able to adjust **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
52
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. First run reading 0ppm. Primed and rechecked, now reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Larry food handler dates have been changed from 12/12/2020 to 2022
53B-11-4
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. Most certificates expired. Only one certificate is not expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
58
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various cooked meats in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled Spray bottle in dish pit with yellow substance
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in cook line cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
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. Tuna in ROP in walk in cooler. Advised employee to slit packages before thawing
06-09-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers with jalapeños **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
55
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used to stored scrubbie brushes
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using soufflé cup to scoop spices **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand at entrance of kitchen, provided one to operator **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of chip white plastic container soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline unit and keg cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered lettuce and pickled red onions in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers stored with cut jalapeños **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
64
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Agave Vero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Agave Vero on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Agave Vero?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blue Agave Vero.
How does Blue Agave Vero compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Blue Agave Vero most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Blue Agave Vero's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Agave Vero have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Blue Agave Vero 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 Blue Agave Vero inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Agave Vero is inspected around three times per year on average.
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