Holy Avocado
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Holy Avocado stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Hallandale Beach average 80, so Holy Avocado trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Same- **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Coca Cola reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Same- **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored above container of feta cheese in Ikon reach in cooler. PIC removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. PIC provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher and lids stored in front counter hand washing sink. PIC removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cases of water stored on floor in dry storage area across from chest freezer. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer 200 ppm. Employee remade to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked burger per employee prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. Employee date marked 07/22. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled oil bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table. Employee stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys stored on flat top in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
50
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Aug 29, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice and tomatoes. Cook inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
78
Aug 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holy Avocado last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holy Avocado on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holy Avocado?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Holy Avocado.
How does Holy Avocado compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
Holy Avocado most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has Holy Avocado's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holy Avocado have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Holy Avocado 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 Holy Avocado inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holy Avocado is inspected around two times per year on average.
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