AGAVE BANDIDO
1550 LAKEFRONT DR · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34240
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects by the back soda boxes. Observed approximately 2 small flying insects by the food prep area. Observed approximately 3 small flying insects in the upstairs bar area. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects by the downstairs bar area. Did not observe any land on food or food surfaces. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container of beef stored over a container of shrimp in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in a cook line cooler: Shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); Chicken (50F – Cold Holding); Pico de galo (50F – Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (48F – Cold Holding); Fresh guacamole (48F – Cold Holding); Corn Salsa (48F – Cold Holding); Butter (50F – Cold Holding); Chopped lettuce (52F – Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a cook line cooler: Shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); Chicken (50F – Cold Holding); Pico de galo (50F – Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (48F – Cold Holding); Fresh guacamole (48F – Cold Holding); Corn Salsa (48F – Cold Holding); Butter (50F – Cold Holding); Chopped lettuce (52F – Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored above soda boxes in the back area, and a vape device stored above the food prep area. Operator removed the devices. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed corvina served raw not identified on the menu. Corvina has proof of parasite destruction. **Warning**
Basic 5
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cook line cutting boards grooved. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks stored above a make table on the cook line. Operator removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple cooks wearing watches while preparing food. Operator had them removed them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed soda, juice, and canola oil stored on the floor of the establishment. Operator placed the items on shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand wash sign at the cook line and upstairs bar hand wash sinks. Operator put new signs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:38 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.