EL AGAVE AZUL
I 95
Florida, 32085
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 7/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink on table next to clean utensils. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer without a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/15/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with torn gasket.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door. Repeat Violation
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed large bucket of cheese Queso in stand alone cooler on cook line at 45F-54F with lid on. See stop sale Manager stated cheese Queso was cooked at 2pm the prior day and placed out to cool and then in stand alone cooler.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over awhile beef in stand alone cooler on cook line. Manager removed and stored chicken properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed large bucket of cheese Queso in stand alone cooler on cook line at 45F-54F with lid on. See stop sale Manager stated cheese Queso was cooked at 2pm the prior day and placed out to cool and then in stand alone cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on display flip top cooler Sour cream (52F - Cold Holding). Manager removed and placed in cooler on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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/ Observed Food manager certification expired for establishment. *
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/15/2024 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil on floor of kitchen. Employee removed oil and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados being cut with stickers still on them. Manager will make sure avocados are properly washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 09-20-5:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting avocados with bare hands. Spoke to manager, employee washed hands and placed gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in stand alone cooler on cook line. Manager removed and stored raw chicken properly. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sour cream in display cooler in dining area at 50F. Manager stated the sour cream was left in cooler from yesterday. See stop sale
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream in display cooler in dining area at 50F. Manager stated the sour cream was there from yesterday. See stop sale
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Queso in steam well at 93F. Employee stated queso was placed in well at 10:00am. Employee placed queso on stove to reheat. Took second temperature at 165F. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 9 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).