Agave Azul, 4750 S Kirkman Rd Unit 16, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AGAVE AZUL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4750 S Kirkman Rd Unit 16, Orlando, FL 32811
License #: 5812002
Total inspections: 29
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling air conditioning vent covers. Above the rear prep area at the rear exit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Ice cream in the white reach in freezer not covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label the sugar container on the counter top at the rear prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cheese sauce 117°(reheated 174°) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Buckets were 400ppm + quat. Corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training expired 6/19/13- Joel **Warning**
09/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/24/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. All old labels removed from the clean containers. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**. Manager is hire only four days and and request an extension. He said his card has expired. Training is in place but the manager is new. The violation must be corrected by the extension date to avoid administrative action.
6/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phones **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt in the dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish machine area **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Margarita mix at the bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning under the hood **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. All old labels removed from the clean containers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside the ice scoop holder at the Waite area **Warning**
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Salt container at the bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Fries and chicken in the freezer in the rear prep area to the office. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. Dish machine was ran five times at 0ppm. Service called. Corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Bread in a container on the shelf at the cook line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee using paper towel from the dispenser to wipe the surface after prepping food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin at the Waite area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Plate at the prep line /cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pull pork in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Chips Food containers **Warning**
3/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee bag in the dry storage area.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish washing area.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Dish washing area.
  • Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Prepped raw chicken over the steak in the walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook handled raw chicken, raw beef at the cook line, handled clean utensils without washing his hand. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Waite / dining area
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Waite / dining area. **Corrected On-Site**
7/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Clean side of the drain board.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water in the drinks cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish washing area.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over the ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk / whip cream at the Waite area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee scooping chips/ice with long nails
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Self at the ware washing area
2/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Chip containers at the waite area.
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-01-1 Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary bucket 400ppm + before the chip containers.
8/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Four containers of ground meat 44/47 degrees -[manager 47]; 55/45 degrees [manager 57] degrees; 47 degrees [manager 46] degrees; 52/48 degrees [manager 51/47] degrees , cooked 8/14/12.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plates at the prepline.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Storage plastic containers at the dishwashing area.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee back-pack in the waite /food area.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine .
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards -clean side.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Inside the scope holder.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Dishwashing employee.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener and the holder.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Too much water on the floor at the dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Sugar scoop at the waite area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Non-handle stro-foam cup scooping the cooked rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Chip containers at the waite area.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary bucket 400ppm + before the chip containers.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chip containers left open.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Chlorine bottle at the dishwashing area.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Towels for wiping the grill stored on the trash can at the cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Prep surface not sanitized after contamination and prior to use. Equipment /utensils at the dishwashing machine . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Flans -waite area.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee at the prepline not changing gloves washing his hands between tasks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter on the ice machine .
8/15/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Black beans in walk in cooler temped 50of. Operator stated that product was prepared more than 24 hours ago. Product was tightly covered with a metal lid on it. Stop sale issued. Operator took temperature of product with his thermometer. Repeat Violation.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Clean dishes and containers stored on clean dish rack in dish washing area.
  • Critical - Observed Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator's food thermometer was off by 10 degrees oF.
  • Critical - Observed Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container near kitchen office. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed box of unwashed green peppers stored on rack directly above ready to eat sundried tomatoes in walk in cooler.
  • Observed dusty fan vent covers in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with deposits. Ice scoop container attached to ice machine in kitchen.
  • Observed in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop handle of beans in dry storage area next to rear exit door hand scoop handle stored inside container of beans in contact with product. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed insect control device installed over dry beans and rice containers in kitchen near rear exit door.
  • Critical - Observed no conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. In bar area reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed no conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. In white reach in cooler near dish machine area.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Dry storage bins throughtout kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Shopping bags used to store food in walk in freezer.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean dishes on clean dish rack in kitchen dish machine area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked corn wraps on top of grill temped 78of. Operator stated that the were not in the process of preparation. Inspector advised operator to move product to refrigeration at 41of or hot hold 135of or higher. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Observed frozen cooked vegetables being thawed at room temperature. In kitchen on rack under small black pots. Next to handsink. Operator stated that product was being thawed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Observed container of raw chicken stored on rack directly above raw beef in walk in cooler .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On dry storage bins near office in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed rice scoop without handle stored inside container of dry rice near rear exit door in kitchen. Scoop without handle was stored inside container of rice in contact with product. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Both holsters in bar area.
  • Critical - Observeed working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container in service wait station area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse . Black beans in walk in cooler temped 50of. Operator stated that product was prepared more than 24 hours ago. Corrected On Site. Oper discarded of product. Repeat Violation.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/21/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Buckets 150ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Spoon with the handle in the cinnamon sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine test kit for the dishwashing machine.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Dinner plates.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on the exterior of the dishwashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Waite staff.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Dishwasher. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooked chicken cooling at 81 degrees, tightly covered in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Waite staff. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Bar area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Non-handle plastic container scooping the beans.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over the coffee /tea station at the waite area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. White reach in coolers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under the handsink in the dishwashing area.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Soda gun holster at the bar.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. To go containers at the prep line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use under the cutting boards.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Cleaning solutions on the bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken 81 degrees, alto sham. Corrected On Site. Chicken reheated to 197 degrees .
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Refried beans, 116 degrees. Corrected On Site. Reheated to 167 degrees.
1/4/2012Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. / dessert station.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. / observed shrimp cooked 1 hour ago covered with foil / walk in cooler / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. / observed lime stored on floor / bar area / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. / across from cookline.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. / walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. / chlorine over 200ppm / sanitizing bucket / kitchen
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. / foil container / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed the use of an unclean thermometer. / reach in cooler across from cookline.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. / sanitizing bucket.
12/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/6/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/23/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Approved source-wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Critical - Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Foods properly cooled
  • Critical - Wholesome, sound condition
5/23/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 47-51, Poultry 51-56, Poultry 47-52 and steak 47-56 all on the cookline reach in cooler. 3.2.11 steak 47, chicken 48
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. white sauce 56 in bucket, white sauce 72 in dipping plates. Both item located in the expo area. corrective action bucket mixed to cool product. dipping plates moved to the reach in cooler. 3.2.11 repeated, sauce dipping plates 52
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. The reach in cooler directly under the cooking equipment is in op, see the comment section. 3.2.11 unit was not repaired and it is in use
  • Violation: 14-17-1 In-use microwave oven not meeting mandated safety requirements. rust, coating missing on unit on the cook line
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. no handel on microwave on the cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. missing at the wait staff area in the dining area. Repeat Violation.
3/2/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. The reach in cooler directly under the cooking equipment is in op, see the comment section
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. missing at the wait staff area in the dining area. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use microwave oven not meeting mandated safety requirements. rust, coating missing on unit on the cook line
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. multiple open glasses in the prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Instead of washing his hands the main cook was wiping his gloves on a soiled cloth Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. no handel on microwave on the cookline
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. unknown wood type used on wood press found at the cook line
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Stuffed peppers 98, left out on a sheet pan on the cook line while the cook worked on other ite.ms
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. wooden press on the cook line
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. sitting on the container under the prep table closest to the managers office
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Home style reach in cooler closest to the dish area
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair bottom shelves of prep tables are worn, rust, etc. facility covering up shelves with alluminum foil
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. white powder on bottom shelf of prep table by or closest to the managers office
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 47-51, Poultry 51-56, Poultry 47-52 and steak 47-56 all on the cookline reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. white sauce 56 in bucket, white sauce 72 in dipping plates. Both item located in the expo area. corrective action bucket mixed to cool product. dipping plates moved to the reach in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. bottom shelves in prep areas in the kitchen
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. the main cook was wearing two very soiled cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. The main cook was wiping his gloves on two very soiled cloths hanging off his apron Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
2/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. New wait staff area installed with ice bin in dining area.
12/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. discard all contaminated ice in the ice machine
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. Tilapia used for ceviche
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pork, wraps, beef in reach in cooler have no dates.
  • Critical. Food not cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Tilapia used for ceviche fish not cooked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. drink containers stored in the ice bin at the bar
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee handling chips being placed into the fryer without gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. half eaten cake on the prep table at the cookline prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 drink cups in expo area prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. multiple drink cups on cookline prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. employee wearing a sleeve less shirt Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. broken handel on microwave
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. grey containers used for food that is not packaged. liners not present to protect foods
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. garbage bags in use to cover cooked peppers in the walk in freezer
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. on the expo area prep table
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. long cutting boards are soiled, after cleaning
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. two small cutting boards severely soiled at bar, discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. lemon squeezer soiled Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. white home style unit where the ceviche is held, or unit closest to the dish machine area
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. first sink when entering kitchen
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. first sink when entering kitchen
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. New wait staff area installed with ice bin in dining area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. sink at the bar used to store equipment Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. first sink when entering kitchen
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. none available at all hand sinks at the establishment
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. side door in expo area
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. double doors gap on bottom
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. side door in expo area
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk in freezer. light in-op
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. cleaning chemical stored adjacent to the fryers Corrected On Site.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. New wait staff area installed in dining area without a hand sink. see comment section for details
10/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container, flour container.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area, above handwashing sink in wait area.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, black lava bowls used for guacamole. Cook said they are not using them anymore but thet are on the cook's line. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength, dishmachine currently not in use because not working and all dishes and equipment must be washed, rinsed and sanitized in the three- compartment sink until repaired.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
5/24/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-16-1 Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. very deep large container, also using lids and covers.
  • Critical. Violation: 03D-05-1 Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked ground beef cooked from 48 hrs.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-04-1 Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. cut limes and avocado in bin with unwashed tomato and onion.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. pestal and mortar mortar very pitted and porous looking. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. plastic lexan containers in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue on bulk storage containers. sugar container. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled. top on right side cookline.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted soil deposits. tortillas press.
  • Violation: 24-10-1 Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife between prep tables salad line.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. warewashing hand sink.
4/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed dented cans. tomatoes.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Black beans, chicken, cooked ground beef, beef.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cook;ine drawers, top portion make table.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken soup turine not turned to proper temp. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. very deep large container, also using lids and covers.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked ground beef cooked from 48 hrs.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline drawers.
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. cut limes and avocado in bin with unwashed tomato and onion.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice. beef in reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw egg broken and touching chorizo.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef sitting on raw chicken reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler, ham, chicken, beef. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. chef handle tortillas with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. tongs in sugar.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. employee cracked raw egg then handled cooked pork. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. pestal and mortar mortar very pitted and porous looking. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. plastic lexan containers in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Wash solution not clean.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on bulk storage containers. sugar container. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. top on right side cookline.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted soil deposits. tortillas press.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife between prep tables salad line.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. warewashing hand sink.
4/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, cooked meat, carnitas, refried beans in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, bulk bins of seasonings. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, sandwich unit and salsa cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw eggs stored over box of dressings.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, flour not covered in storage. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, lettuce in walkin cooler and there was condensation dripping from ceiling of cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food contaminated by half eaten doughnut stored with baked potatoes inside container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, under cutting board. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, chili seasoning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, pepper container.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands, cook cracked raw eggs with gloves on and did not remove them and wash hands and put on another set of gloves before gng to next food activity. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, hole in bulk onion container.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, red and green cutting boards.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, lava rock bowls used for serving guacamole.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, walkin cooler and dishmachine room.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use, on prep areas and all around kitchen as well as tucked in on employee's waist.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, cook's line. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers, lettuce bulk container. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun holder at bar.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, utensils in wait station stored so that food contact part of utensil was exposed to contamination not handle up. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination, straws on bar not wrapped and not protected from customer contamination.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, knife stored in hand sink and blocked by trash can. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, pan stored in hand sink in dishmachine room. Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/31/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/23/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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