DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CASA AGAVE MEXICAN GRILL

Main Street
Florida, 34785
Sumter County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10743016

  • 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. Four packages of Mahi thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Mahi is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the Mahi must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and cleanable.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1. One fly flying in kitchen, near dish machine. 2. One fly flying behind bar area.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Four packages of Mahi thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Mahi is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the Mahi must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding). Sliced tomatoes are stored above safe-load line on top of refrigerated make-table at cookline. Employee stated the tomatoes were placed into the unit this morning, but was unsure of the time.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding). Sliced tomatoes are stored above safe-load line on top of refrigerated make-table at cookline. Employee stated the tomatoes were placed into the unit this morning, but was unsure of the time. Stop sale issued. 2. Inside refrigerated drawer below grill: shrimp (55F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the shrimp was thawed and placed into the cooler one hour prior and added ice to the shrimp to rapidly cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Blade of can opener soiled with old food debris and/or black substance. 2. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with brown substance. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in bar area completely blocked by ice bucket. Manager moved ice bucket to another area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager unable to locate chlorine test kit for chlorine dish machine.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two Hospitality Resource Supply, Inc. food handler certificates expired in 2024.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing bleach on edge of three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8738326

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice in ice bin at bar
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut produce ( avocado ) located in flip-top make table with produce stickers still on produce, and sticker sliced on open avocado in flip-top make table cooler Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Churros in reach in freezer not covered
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( avocado with sticker ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( salsa dishes ) in keg walk in cooler
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on flip-top make table cooler
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( sugar, cumin,salt ) from original container not labelled with name of contents.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over shrimp in walk-in-cooler Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook wearing gloves, repeatedly adjusted the back of his t-shirt, placed raw meat on grill, then handled dishes and Ready-To-Eat (lettuce) , without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Refried beans at 120F cooling for one hour. Cook placed beans in walk-in-cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice machine deflector. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( disinfectant ).

Inspection Date: 4/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8569108

  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Can of peeled tomatoes dented on seal
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Microwave at cook line
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado with stickers in use in cook line area. Operator discussed with employee to wash avocados.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapples stored above prepped produce in walk in cooler
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of peeled tomatoes dented on seal
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24 Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored above shrimp and chorizo in walk in cooler
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun nozzle in bar area Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359531

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk seasonings in kitchen under prep table Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dish machine area of kitchen
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler in bar area
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Can of tomatoes in prep area
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun nozzle in bar area
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink chemical hung on green rack in prep area Repeat Violation