El Agave Azul
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, El Agave Azul has 18 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, which has been cited five times.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; El Agave Azul is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
18
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service to go containers not inverted. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
90
Feb 12, 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. Shell eggs stored over sour cream and condiments, manager properly stored food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on meat cooler. Grease build up on hood filters.
23-03-4
82
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. See stop sale. Cooked beef in pan manager states cooked previous day. Took home to store and brought back todat
01A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked beef took home to store and bring back to serve.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over tortillas and salsas in white cooler combo.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Has quat test strips but uses chlorine
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper where still wrapped in a sealed plastic, opened paper towels
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef from previous day
02C-02-5
Intermediate - sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Manager stated using a freezer at home, states she didn't know, explained a commissary is needed for any food storage other than on the truck.
51-22-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Large pot of milk manager states it's personal for her, no labels stating personal use
08B-49-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometer missing in white cooler
05-09-4
37
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw pork.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Per manager he ran out of chlorine he will wash all his dishes at his commissary.
22-38-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee preparing food items.
13-03-4
74
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
90
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 precook of any employee training available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor. Cleaned by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors worn. Not smooth. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Outside wall damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
74
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in disrepair.
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Outside wall of unit in disrepair.
36-24-5
86
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024.
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flies inside MFDV kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken prepared outside of MFDV in BBQ grill. One piece. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food prep employees handling soiled equipment then engaged in food prep activities without washing hands. ( Hand Wash Sink inaccessible) inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand Wash Sink totally blocked by fan and multiple utensils stored in sink. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test stripes. **Warning**
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/. MFDv unit has a BBQ grill located outside of unit. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer not available.
05-08-4
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 any employee training available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaned utensils , spoons , scoops, knives , stored I. Soiled Hand Wash Sink.
24-06-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Chicken prepared outside of MFDV in BBQ grill. Stop sale issued. **Admin Complaint**
08B-32-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand Wash Sink drain blocked . Water very slow draining. **Warning**
29-20-5
22
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 110°. Pork 115° Rice 120°. All items reheated to180-190° **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
86
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle .
41-17-4
90
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly on kitchen.
35A-02-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single Service to go containers not inverted. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn gasket to cooler. Kitchen.
14-36-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen. Cleaned by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
70
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing pans in Hand Wash Sink. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Sausage not date marked. Marked by manger.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
67
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors.
36-73-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Agave Azul last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Agave Azul on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Agave Azul?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Agave Azul.
How does El Agave Azul compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
El Agave Azul most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has El Agave Azul's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Agave Azul have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Agave Azul 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 El Agave Azul inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Agave Azul is inspected around five times per year on average.
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