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AGAVE FRESH MEX II

3510 S NOVA RD STE 101 · PORT ORANGE · Volusia County · FL 32129

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3336058
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8355316
DBPR license7407212

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority9 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical30 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#18High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. -theraflu and vitamins stored above work area next to alto sham **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touching trashcan and returning to dishwashing without washing hands **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomato on top of reach in cooler 46F, pico 45F, shredded cheese 52F, per operator all products in top of reach-in cooler less than 1 hour, operator placed foods on ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#21High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked rice on top of steam table 120F. Operator states out for 30 minutes. Operator is going to reheat rice to at least 165F in a pan over water on stove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 9

#22Intermediate05-05-4

Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -thermometer on alto sham missing glass lens and hasn't moved once turned on **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice n bar handwashing sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#24Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/dish machine or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE test kits for dish machine all expired -QUATERNARY AMMONIA test kit needed for three-compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#26Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -bar handwashing sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#27Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -bar handwashing sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#28Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -chicken wings pulled from freezer today per operator. Operator applied appropriate date label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#29Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -salsa de naranjo, enchilada and burro made 9/3 not date marked ( in walk in cooler) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#30Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -yellow liquid in spray bottle in kitchen **Warning**

Warning

Basic 17

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of machine **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -womens and mens bathroom **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used as scoop in dried bean container **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink stored over prep area near alto sham **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee beverage on sink drainboard in bar **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on make table near alto sham **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -bracelets, watch **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -2 door reach in cooler on make line not maintaining temperature. -handle on reach in freezer broken on cook line -rice container lid cracked and held by blue painters tape **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and side that opens to the outside. -door by ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -bucket of cheese for queso dip -case of bottled water on floor in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice scoop stored by laying on top of ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -lights in ice machine area not shielded **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -womens room -bar hand sink **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of cook line microwave soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -walk in cooler shelf holding shred cheese, pork, beans greasy and soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -floor of cooler near office side door **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -raw avocado over sour cream, unwashed herbs over cut lettuce **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
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
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.