AGAVE BANDIDO
1550 Lakefront Drive
Florida, 34240
Lakewood Ranch
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink build up on the downstairs ice machine and black build up on the upstairs one.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in the kitchen. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. Observed reduced oxygen packaged mahi being thawed without being removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of it. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the cook line and bar area. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use scoops in standing 80F degree water. Operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged mahi being thawed without being removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of it.
- 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 on the cook line: Cooked veggies (125F - Hot Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 30minutes Operator turned up the heat to reheat them to 165. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed beef in a reach in cooler at 98F degrees. Operator stated they have been cooling for approximately 1hr and 45 minutes. Instructed the operator of proper cooling parameters and had them reheat it to 165F degrees to restart the cooling process. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cook line cutting boards grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed corvina served raw not identified on the menu. Corvina has proof of parasite destruction. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed raw corvina served on the menus without being identified. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cook line cutting boards grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed corvina served raw not identified on the menu. Corvina has proof of parasite destruction. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cook line cutting boards grooved. **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks stored above a make table on the cook line. Operator removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple cooks wearing watches while preparing food. Operator had them removed them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda, juice, and canola oil stored on the floor of the establishment. Operator placed the items on shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand wash sign at the cook line and upstairs bar hand wash sinks. Operator put new signs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects by the back soda boxes. Observed approximately 2 small flying insects by the food prep area. Observed approximately 3 small flying insects in the upstairs bar area. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects by the downstairs bar area. Did not observe any land on food or food surfaces. **Warning**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container of beef stored over a container of shrimp in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the shrimp. **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 in a cook line cooler: Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Pico de galo (50F - Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Fresh guacamole (48F - Cold Holding); Corn Salsa (48F - Cold Holding); Butter (50F - Cold Holding); Chopped lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a cook line cooler: Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Pico de galo (50F - Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Fresh guacamole (48F - Cold Holding); Corn Salsa (48F - Cold Holding); Butter (50F - Cold Holding); Chopped lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored above soda boxes in the back area, and a vape device stored above the food prep area. Operator removed the devices. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed corvina served raw not identified on the menu. Corvina has proof of parasite destruction. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).