Horizon West, Orange County

AGAVE BANDIDO

5365 HAMLIN GROVES TRL, Horizon West, FL 34787

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 Intermediate
Mar 20, 2026
City
Horizon West
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

53B-13-5

Detail 24456919

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

29-28-4

Detail 24456917

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24456918

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24456923

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

14-10-4

Detail 24456916

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Rusted cast iron plate Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24456915

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

14-13-4

Detail 24456920

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Pestle for guacamole Sponge for glass rims Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Operator is waiting on pestle for guacamole. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24456922

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All in kitchen near burner Side fryer Top of 2 burner range Hood filter Interior oven Back of oven Pre rinse nozzles Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Wall in kitchen is soiled by the stove and hood filters have to be cleaned. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24456921

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in prep area ver oven and near 3 compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 12Basic: 26Total: 46

03D-02-5

Detail 24453486

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator overnight See stop sale cooked beef (47F - Cooling); cooked chicken (49F - Cooling); cooked beef (51F - Cooling); cooked beef (51F) fresh house made tomato marinade (45-46F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-49-4

Detail 24453487

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm bar patio Warning

08B-02-4

Detail 24453501

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Glass rimming salts directly on bar not protected Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 24453480

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food after touching raw food Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 24453499

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands in dish area. Coached management Corrective Action Taken Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 24453512

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Tilapia Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24453507

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beef (47F - Cooling); cooked chicken (49F - Cooling); cooked beef (51F - Cooling); cooked beef (51F) fresh house made tomato marinade (45-46F - Cold Holding) Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24453505

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of medallion and a blue cleaner stored next to clean silverware Repeat Violation Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 24453508

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk Repeat Violation Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24453509

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Stacked full pans with paper and tin foiled sealed. Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24453471

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior fryer Dicer and wedger. Can opener Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24453473

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times near ice machine Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24453491

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing dumping cooked corn in kitchen Warning

52-01-4

Detail 24453490

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Covina on menu tilapia used for ceviche Admin Complaint

02B-01-5

Detail 24453482

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche not cooked Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24453467

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bar, server area end of bar end of kitchen. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24453479

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink bar In bar, server area end of bar end of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24453472

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. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24453478

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue solution in the bar Repeat Violation Warning

29-28-4

Detail 24453468

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat Violation Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24453475

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24453496

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in flour Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24453500

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured outside Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24453469

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24453477

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24453498

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items next walk in cooler Sides Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24453495

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

14-10-4

Detail 24453489

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Rusted cast iron plate Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 24453497

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24453492

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fries on walk in freezer floor Warning

14-13-4

Detail 24453488

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Pestle for guacamole Sponge for glass rims Warning

33-29-4

Detail 24453470

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 24453502

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Warning

10-02-4

Detail 24453504

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Utensils under grill Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24453483

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 24453476

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area server area Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24453485

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in prep area near the oven. In bar, server area end of bar end of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24453510

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All in kitchen near burner Side fryer Top of 2 burner range Hood filter Interior oven Back of oven Pre rinse nozzles Repeat Violation Warning

16-46-4

Detail 24453493

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 24453484

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Corrective Action Taken Warning

21-44-1

Detail 24453506

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. In kitchen next to chips Warning

25-27-4

Detail 24453474

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser in the bar Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 24453511

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

24-05-4

Detail 24453503

Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner on clean rack and silverware Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24453481

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in prep area ver oven and near 3 compartment sink Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24453494

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour Repeat Violation Warning

Aug 5, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 23933101

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable throughout the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23933102

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

Aug 4, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 9Basic: 17Total: 31

03D-02-5

Detail 23927495

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ranchero,56 f,cheese sauce,58 f,carnitas,51 f,cheese sauce,58 f,,Barbacoa,56 f ,corn,57 fheld from last night.Stop Sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23927505

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ranchero,56 f,cheese sauce,58 f,carnitas,51 f,cheese sauce,58 f,,Barbacoa,56 f,corn ,57 f held from last night. Stop Sale. Shredded cheese,52 f,mahi mahi,60 f,chicken,51 f,shrimp,53 f held more than four hours,Stop Sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23927503

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Shredded cheese,52 f,mahi mahi,60 f,chicken,51 f,shrimp,53 f held more than four hours,Stop Sale.Reach in cooler at cooks line.Breaker tripped. Beans,46 f,lettuce,51 f,,cheese,48 f,milk,51 f ,pork held less than four hours in the walk in cooler.Technician has been called Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23927516

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Glass cleaner stored next to alcohol at the bar. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23927493

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Mop sink. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 23927500

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Milk in walk in cooler. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23927498

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Food is stacked too high. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23927488

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled .Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23927507

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Bar area and cooks line. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23927506

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23927514

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Bar area and cooks line. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23927497

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. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23927515

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Yellow substance -Pinesol. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-28-4

Detail 23927489

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Filters at ice machine. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23927494

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Bar area. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23927504

Basic - Ceiling vents and back door fans soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen. Warning

24-06-4

Detail 23927508

Basic - Clean utensils stored in a dirty container. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23927491

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable throughout the establishment. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23927511

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 23927510

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Chicken in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23927499

Basic - Ice buildup in . walk-in freezer. Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 23927502

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23927517

Basic - Main dish machine kitchen is in poor repair.Dishmachine is clogged. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23927518

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.Cooks line. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23927513

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Bar area and cooks line. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23927490

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinets. Warning

35B-05-4

Detail 23927496

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door and front door. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23927492

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Lids at condiment station Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 23927512

Basic - Unwashed strawberries stored over milk in walk in cooler. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 23927509

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23927501

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour is not labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.