The Mexican Avocado Grill

1941 S Military Trl Ste R11, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Mexican Avocado Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 79, so The Mexican Avocado Grill trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee switched from order taking /handling menus/touching point of sale order entry system/collecting payment/making change to preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food (milk) opened and held more than 24 hours (approximately 48 hours) not properly date marked after opening. Operator applied date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution contains detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Advised Operator of proper wiping cloth sanitizer solution.
21-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Apr 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottle water stored on floor Advised operator who removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
95
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic tray stored in hand sink and blocked by mop bucket. Explained and he removed both. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one.
11-27-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Manager added chlorine. Tested 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
78
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....Raw sell eggs above cheese at reach in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheese 47° in reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than 4 hours .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheese 47° in reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
64
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken above picot de gallo . Employee properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...arepas 45° in two door reach in cooler being held more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...arepas 45° in two door reach in cooler being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue .Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap ...broken soap dispenser
31B-06-4
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Mexican Avocado Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Mexican Avocado Grill on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Mexican Avocado Grill?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Mexican Avocado Grill.

How does The Mexican Avocado Grill compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

The Mexican Avocado Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has The Mexican Avocado Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Mexican Avocado Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Mexican Avocado Grill 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 The Mexican Avocado Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Mexican Avocado Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.