BLUE AGAVE
4401 NW 25TH PLACE STE A · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32606
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03C-44-5High Priority – Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken cooked on cook line grill: chicken (148F – Cooking). Employee stated item precooked for later use. Employee placed chicken on grill and finished cooking chicken, 178F. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in back corner of kitchen, 0 ppm. **Warning**
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to clean utensils without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken and proceeded to handle clean plates without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change plates. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands in hand washing sink with no soap, employee only rinsed hands with water. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2024.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw steak in walk-in cooler. Manager moved beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in grill line drawers: chicken (44F – Cold Holding); cheese (48F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in drawers two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Interior of ice bin for kitchen ice machine. Water nozzles for wait station tea machine. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Jug stored in bar area hand washing sink.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/. No certified food manager present with 8 employees working. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and beans stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated item prepared on 6/11/2024.
Basic 12
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in back corner of kitchen.
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk-in cooler floor.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen prep table. Employee removed drink from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee McDonalds drinks in reach-in freezer at end of cook line.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on top of bag of onions. Employee removed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor underneath reach-in cooler across from cook line.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing throughout the kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Pans of cheese sauce stored on walk-in cooler floor. Pans of cheese sauce stored on cook line floor **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer located in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warmer above cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Container of pork in reach-in freezer at end of cook line. Manager placed lid on container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:32 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.