AGAVE RESTAURANT

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Behind ice well at bar

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Whole raw snapper in undrained ice water

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line

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 salt bin

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 2 bags of raw frozen protein in non food grade bags in chest freezer.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 pieces raw snapper thawed still in cryovac package.

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. 6 pieces raw snapper thawed still in cryovac package.

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

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of white queso and nacho cheese sauce on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer. Employee moved chicken to lower in chest freezer in rear storage room.

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 reach in cooler on cook line no date mark opened 1-27. Employee dated milk. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled on prep table in kitchen. Slicer blade soiled last used 1-27. Soda gun in bar area soiled interior with mold like debris. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employee training expired 12-28-2024 Migdalia Rosales and Andre's Hurtado expired.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lids during inspection.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched exterior of dishwasher and tubes then to clean dishes no hand wash. Educated employee and he washed his hands. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked vegetables in reach in freezer. Employee moved raw pork to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

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 reach in 2 door cooler next to cook line milk opened 4-6 no date mark. Employee dated milk. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled in bar area, cutting boards stained in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf in dry storage over spices and foods to be served to the public. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top of reach in freezer broken with exposed insulation in dry storage room in rear.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under cutting board. Employee removed cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. E,played washed hands with no soap in kitchen. Educated employee and employee washed hands with soap. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Grouper ceviche no records of parasite destruction. Employee cooking grouper to use in ceviche. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-2023 license expired. Employee renewed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on deli reach in cooler stained.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Employee refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee refilled soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork made onsite no date mark. Employee dated pork made 12-4. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards have cut marks on deli reach in cooler.

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado s being cut with stickers on. Employee directed to wash produce. Employee washed and removed stickers. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in prep area, mixer head soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen has scoop inside. Employee removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks in rear dry storage not secured.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to clean dishes. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on in use slicer. Employee removed phone cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop touching ice in ice machine. Employee removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on small deli reach in cooler in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door falling off the deli reach in cooler in prep area. Freezer in rear dry storage area rusted top. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer in rear have build up of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-22: Time Extended