DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

EL AGAVE AZUL

With 6 documented inspections, EL AGAVE AZUL in JACKSONVILLE has achieved a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

8763 Old Kings Road South
Jacksonville, Florida, 32217
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10879215

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Large pot of milk manager states it's personal for her, no labels stating personal use
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometer missing in white cooler
  • 01A-04-4:High Priority - Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. See stop sale. Cooked beef in pan manager states cooked previous day. Took home to store and brought back todat
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over tortillas and salsas in white cooler combo.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked beef took home to store and bring back to serve.
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Has quat test strips but uses chlorine
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper where still wrapped in a sealed plastic, opened paper towels
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef from previous day
  • 51-22-4:Intermediate - sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Manager stated using a freezer at home, states she didn't know, explained a commissary is needed for any food storage other than on the truck.

Inspection Date: 2/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838835

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 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 clothing over single service item on rack.

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8837928

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8715260

  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaned utensils , spoons , scoops, knives , stored I. Soiled Hand Wash Sink.
  • 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside. Chicken prepared outside of MFDV in BBQ grill. Stop sale issued. Admin Complaint
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand Wash Sink drain blocked . Water very slow draining. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flies inside MFDV kitchen. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024.
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food prep employees handling soiled equipment then engaged in food prep activities without washing hands. ( Hand Wash Sink inaccessible) inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken prepared outside of MFDV in BBQ grill. One piece. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand Wash Sink totally blocked by fan and multiple utensils stored in sink. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any food manager certification. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test stripes. Warning
  • 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/. MFDv unit has a BBQ grill located outside of unit. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer not available.
  • 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. No proof of any employee training available. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8496610

  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 110°. Pork 115° Rice 120°. All items reheated to180-190° Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8329984

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at Three compartment sink faucet causing supply to be manually turned off
  • 12A-14-4:High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Hands not washed between tasks , handling soiled equipment, cash , then engaging in food prep activity. Manager intervened. (Water supply to Hand wash sink was turned off). Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water supply turned off at Hand wash sink. Employee turned pump back on. Corrected On-Site