Inspection Report

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AGAVE BANDIDO

1550 LAKEFRONT DR · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34240

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 26, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3694509
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13659602
DBPR license6806132

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority08A-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 on the cook line. Operator moved the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line left side cooler: Chicken (50F – Cold Holding); Fish (50F – Cold Holding); Beef (50F – Cold Holding); Shrimp (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated the product had been placed there form the walk in approximately 1hr ago. Operator placed the product back in the walk-in. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the triple sink at 300ppm quaternary. Operator remade to to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed the operator vacuum packaging raw steak and placing it into the freezer. Operator states they keep them for 4 days in the packaging. Reviewed the proper procedure for 48hr packaging and emailed and reviewed the information sheets for a HACCP plan. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting boards heavily grooved. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed their cook line hand sink not draining properly. Operator stated he would call a plumber. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.