Winter Park, Orange County

AGAVE AZUL COCINA MEXICANA

900 S ORLANDO AVE, Winter Park, FL 32789

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Jan 15, 2026
City
Winter Park
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Jan 15, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

14-86-1

Detail 24305267

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wiping cloth used as liner for tamales. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24305265

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Jalapeño poppers with Raw bacon over RTE taquitos at cook line reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24305268

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar and can opener blade at prep station Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24305264

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing at wiping cloth in hand wash sink. Advised operator to remind employees that it's for hand washing only Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 24305263

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked Ice bin lid at kitchen

14-69-4

Detail 24305262

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-17-4

Detail 24305266

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Prep station Corrected On-Site

Aug 13, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

22-49-4

Detail 23927726

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher 00ppm chlorine Recommended operator to wash, rinse and sanitize at kitchen dishwasher Warning

12A-20-4

Detail 23927725

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Bartender washed hands with no soap and proceeded to put clean gloves on. Advised manager to properly train employee for handwashing. Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 23927723

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Bartender washed hands in dump sink. Advised employee to wash hands in hand wash sink only Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23927724

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of both Soda gun nozzles soiled with debris at bar Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23927722

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23927728

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink over shelf at cook line Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23927727

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar Corrected On-Site

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

41-17-4

Detail 23524705

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple sanitizer spray bottles with no labels Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23524709

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with black mold-like substance

06-09-1

Detail 23524706

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon not removed from package at low boy Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 23524703

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23524710

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of lettuce at cook line Beef stock at walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23524708

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At cook line Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23524707

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris at server station Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23524704

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over RTE at walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

Oct 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02B-01-5

Detail 23207775

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Shrimp ceviche, Tuna Tostadas and chipotle Salmon. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Time Extended

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

41-27-4

Detail 23025755

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine more than 200ppm. Operated added more water Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23025753

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. Provided operator with form Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23025759

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Shrimp ceviche, Tuna Tostadas and chipotle Salmon. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23025754

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dish area Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23025758

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container inside sugar bin Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23025757

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink container in reach in cooler in cook line Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23025756

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23025752

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container next to cook line Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23025751

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 22675242

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.chemical stored over canned goods , operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22675244

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled

41-17-4

Detail 22675241

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

08B-38-4

Detail 22675243

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of limes on the floor in the keg cooler

08B-17-4

Detail 22675239

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In the make cooler unwashed avocados, operator removed and corrected Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22675240

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the mop sink

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-01-5

Detail 22349145

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice and sugar have bowls instead of scoop.Operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22349142

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board on cooks line

40-06-5

Detail 22349143

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bags stored in dry goods storage

36-17-5

Detail 22349146

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At dish wash area

16-46-4

Detail 22349147

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage area. Operator removed containers and took dish wash area Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22349144

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna cubes with instruction to open before thawing in reach in cooler at end of cooks line next to dish wash area

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 19

12A-05-4

Detail 22029854

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cooks line was on cell phone then proceeded to cook without washing hands Corrective Action Taken

12A-07-5

Detail 22029847

High Priority - Employee washed hands with gloves on, manager discussed proper procedures with employee Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22029853

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach dip 47°; operator placed on ice for immediate temperature recovery Raw tuna 47° sitting on top of cooler. Both Items placed on ice for immediate temperature recovery Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22029848

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pan of vegetable broth in hot holding unit 98°; placed on stove top for immediate temperature recovery Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22029843

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket next to clean plates on cooks line Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 22029857

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket on cooks line chlorine exceed 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22029851

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cut board stained on cooks line

31A-09-4

Detail 22029860

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink back prep area blocked by prep table Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22029855

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous Items walk-in-cooler not dated

14-01-5

Detail 22029858

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam bowl in vegetables Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22029849

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, on cooks line

36-03-4

Detail 22029859

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing on wall to entrance to cooks line by warewashing area

40-06-5

Detail 22029861

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron on boxed sodas/ employee book bags and purses on rack with single service Items Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22029844

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Numerous cooks on line - food prep no hair restraint

36-73-4

Detail 22029852

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers soiled

36-17-5

Detail 22029846

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by dish machine Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22029850

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 22029845

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Upright unit end of cooks line - inside has exposed insulation Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22029856

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 21642939

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler Shell eggs over ready to eat in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21642935

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink located at bar Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21642938

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink located at bar Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21642931

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table at cooks line across from the grill

36-17-5

Detail 21642936

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At wash ware area

08B-38-4

Detail 21642933

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed cooking oil at cooks stored on floor Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21642937

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with beans Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21642930

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs on cooks line stored in standing water temping at 90F Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 21642934

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler located at end of cooks line

08B-17-4

Detail 21642932

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over ready to eat in the walk in Corrected On-Site

Apr 11, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-34-4

Detail 21000195

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink and dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-11: Time Extended

Feb 2, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 7Basic: 5Total: 19

03D-02-5

Detail 20832655

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Carnitas cooked yesterday 44-48 Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 20832658

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Carnitas Warning

22-41-4

Detail 20832664

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish-machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dish machine 0 PPM Warning

03B-15-5

Detail 20832651

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 107 less than 4 hours, operator reheating to 165. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20832646

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked cauliflower: Shell eggs over cooked meats. Corrected On-Site Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 20832652

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Rice reheating approximately 2 hrs at 137. Operator moved product to stove for immediate corrected action. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20832660

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

31A-09-4

Detail 20832663

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pressure washer, prep table blocking hand wash sink. Operator mover pressure washer to allow access. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20832647

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinse pan at hand wash sink advised employee. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 20832653

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No consumer advisory disclosure for soft poached eggs on brunch menu Warning

05-08-4

Detail 20832657

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20832654

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

03F-10-5

Detail 20832662

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator a time /temperature action plan for salsa held at room temperature expo line. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20832648

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook-line, dish area, bar, prep area hand wash sinks 88-92. Adjusted mixing valve under sinks Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20832661

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight build up inside ice machine Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20832650

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of drink mixers on floor in walk in cooler Warning

10-08-5

Detail 20832659

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Wait station Corrected On-Site Warning

40-01-4

Detail 20832656

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Personal belonging stored on BIB rack, personal belonging in dishwasher room on fry basket Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20832649

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour in prep area Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 20484236

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can whole tomatoes

08A-05-6

Detail 20484224

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over vegetables in cooler on line Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20484232

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut boards on line heavily soiled

31A-09-4

Detail 20484228

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink off cooks line blocked by boxes Corrected On-Site

05-06-4

Detail 20484230

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit, probe thermometer 37°

41-17-4

Detail 20484237

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red cleaner in bottle not labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20484235

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

40-06-5

Detail 20484233

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items, purse on line with to go containers Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 20484231

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken to containers that hold chips

10-20-4

Detail 20484226

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 20484234

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Knife handle in cut greens Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 20484223

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit that holds raw fish products on cooks line

23-03-4

Detail 20484227

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids to containers that hold chips heavily soiled

25-06-4

Detail 20484225

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20484229

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in container not labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation