AGAVE BANDIDO
1550 LAKEFRONT DR · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34240
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged mahi being thawed without being removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of it.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Cooked veggies (125F – Hot Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 30minutes Operator turned up the heat to reheat them to 165. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed beef in a reach in cooler at 98F degrees. Operator stated they have been cooling for approximately 1hr and 45 minutes. Instructed the operator of proper cooling parameters and had them reheat it to 165F degrees to restart the cooling process. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink build up on the downstairs ice machine and black build up on the upstairs one.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in the kitchen. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaged mahi being thawed without being removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of it. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the cook line and bar area. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use scoops in standing 80F degree water. Operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.