Agave Deli Grocery

252 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Agave Deli Grocery has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Oct 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
74
Jun 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Agave Deli Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Agave Deli Grocery on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Agave Deli Grocery?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Agave Deli Grocery.

How does Agave Deli Grocery compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Agave Deli Grocery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Agave Deli Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Agave Deli Grocery have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Agave Deli Grocery 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 Agave Deli Grocery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Agave Deli Grocery is inspected roughly once per year on average.