DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

AVOCADO MEXICAN GRILL

715 Bloom Street
Florida, 34747
Celebration Village
Osceola County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10838673

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen entrance Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both make tables on cookline Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers still on in cookline make table Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak over raw seafood in cooler drawers under grill Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10699204

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over entrance to kitchen
  • 06-09-1: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 held in reach in cooler drawer under grill
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin in front of soda dispenser
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both make tables on cookline Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers still on in make table at beginning of cookline
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license and provided new license during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak over raw seafood with no separation in reach in cooler drawers under grill
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 salmon fillets thawed in intact reduced oxygen packaging
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Shrimp ceviche only menu item under consumer advisory, not identified Operator added asterisks on menus Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees on site with no manager on site at start of inspection Manager came in during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at cookline Operator stocked Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at cookline

Inspection Date: 10/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10698938

  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Operator states it has been ordered. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725308

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag stored on top of tomato can at the back area . Operator moved it . Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken base bucket stored on floor back area . Operator left it out . Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table .
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Fried ice cream-vegetable mix-beef fat not covered at the reach-in freezer .
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At prep table back area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar no label .
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7-10 live flying insects by the bar area not landing at any food . Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. No food grade bags used to stored beef fat at the reach-in freezer . Welcome bags used direct with Mexican rice at hot hold .
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken nuggets stored on top of sauce at the bottom of the make table .
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8699736

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8653358

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8652606

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8490410

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in soda station reach-in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted on ice machine.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fly trap. Fly trap over back prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw raw ground beef over raw fish in walk-in cooler
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed in warewashing area next to 3-compartment sink. Operator killed both. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soda station handwash sink blocked by trash can. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Horchata kept on counter at room temperature, operator states it is only in use at most 2 hours but it is not temperature controlled. Operator placed time marking on it. Provided TPHC plan to use going forward. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8490011

  • 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwahed avocado stored with ready to eat foods Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Avocados with stickers still in tact. Unwashed stored with ready to eat. **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket not stored to dry Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Wet mop not stored to dry., wet mop in wringer. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front area handsink blocked by trash can and server equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: AREA BLOCKED AT CALL BACK CORRECTED ON SITE. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503386

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by cookline
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by cookline

Inspection Date: 9/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346836

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above pots and pans in dishwasher area Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board underneath prep sink On cook line Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee burger not separated from restaurant food Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food items and bag above ready to eat and use equipment Employee AirPods and drink stored with medicine above work station at bar Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Measuring cup in rice handle touching product Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line dirty Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic tube black in back area in dishwasher old label stuck on it Warning
  • 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Black straws at bar top area Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwahed avocado stored with ready to eat foods Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket not stored to dry Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on drink preparing table Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front area handsink blocked by trash can and server equipment Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cook line Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that 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:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By cook line hand sink Warning