Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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GRAN AGAVE RESTAURANTE MEXICANO

5924 PROVIDENCE RD · RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County · FL 33578

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 30, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3184927
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7895283
DBPR license3916756

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 30, 2022 2:41 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 31, 2022 9:36 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#10High Priority01B-12-4

High Priority – Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Employee phone stored on tortilla shell. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over uncovered peppers in walk in cooler . Corrected, employee placed raw eggs on bottom shelf time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on prep table under microwave. 2 live by hot water heater. 3 live roaches by chest freezer next to microwave. 1 live roach observed on prep table in front of grill. 1 live roach observed on service window . **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority22-51-4

High Priority – Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher at less than 10 ppm , corrected dishwasher at 100 ppm of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tamales held over 24 hrs at 48°, **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tamales held over 24hrs at 48° see stop sale . **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in prep sink . Corrected action taken , inspector discussed with operator proper hand walks to be utilized to achieve effective hand washing . **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink blocked by garbage can, corrected, garbage can moved during time of inspection **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Tamales held over 24 hrs in walk cooler not date marked . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed on tooth pick box. 4 dead roaches observed on wall ledge over steam table and reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep tabled , corrected , employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored tortilla shell . **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Wood Fajita plates in disrepair, wood chipping . **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors chipped and holding water . **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-19-4

Basic – Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Employee phone stored on tortilla shell. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fire nozzle on hood over cooks line . **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers not inverted over cooks line . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:15 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.