EL AGAVE AZUL

With 8 documented inspections, EL AGAVE AZUL in JACKSONVILLE has achieved a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

8763 OLD KINGS ROAD SOUTH

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/22/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13516969

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 7 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in ice in I,
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn/ loose cooler gaskets. Kitchen units.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Kitchen
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on rear door.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining Hand Wash Sink. Kitchen. Blocked / standing water.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water container in frontline Hand Wash Sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at frontline. All purpose cleaner.

9/9/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10871197

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 10 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Soiled exterior of microwave. Kitchen.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles above racks in rear ware washing room.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water stains on ceiling tiles. Above mop sink.
  • 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 personal items umbrella next to restaurant utensils on rear rack.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ). Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of microwave and oven.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn/ loose cooler gasket insulation. Kitchen coolers. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door no self closing mechanism.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at frontline Hand Wash Sink. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at frontline. All purpose cleaner. Repeat Violation

2/17/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10737888

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/9/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8820471

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 6 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bowls as scoops in sauces and foods. Repeat Violation
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ). Repeat Violation
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Breading next to Hand Wash Sink. Moved By manger. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives between coolers/ equipment. Repeat Violation
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Multiple cooler gaskets torn. Kitchen coolers.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans at 90° in steam well. Reheated to 165-175. By manger **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at rear kitchen. Sanitizer. Degreasers. Repeat Violation

9/3/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8819206

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/1/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8720102

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 7 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Inadequate Self closing mechanism for men's restroom door. Not fully closing.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in shredded cheese container.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food on top of restaurant foods in cooler. Container of Chicken . 2 containers of old rice on bottom kitchen shelf. Per Person In Charge . Used to feed pets. Moved by manager.
  • 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 cell phone on prep table. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between equipment. Prep line.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door missing self closing mechanism.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , degreaser stored on food prep table. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired Certified Food Manager training : ROLANDO MORA 2/24/19 Warning
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No Certified Food Manager due to all certifications expired. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray, degreaser, bottle at prep table. Repeat Violation

1/30/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8438201

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int

  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans at 110°. Placed at 11 am. Reheated to 190°. By manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in rear Hand wash sink.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle

7/6/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8342000

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn insulation to Reach in cooler kitchen.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door not self closing.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Loose faucet to Hand wash sink at ice machine and front line.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in dining area.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle frontline.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at Hand wash sink kitchen and frontline.