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 6, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3497548
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8873385
DBPR license3916756

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 6, 2025 3:16 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 7, 2025 8:28 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage back up

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#6High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes without sanitizing it. Employee began sanitizing dishes.

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef over mushrooms in reach in cooler next to mop sink.

#8High Priority28-26-5

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Sewage backs up from floor drain next to walk in cooler when handwash sink is ran.

#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa held on time exceeds 4 hours.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03F-01-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Salsa held on time exceeds 4 hours.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink water is turned off due to plumbing in poor repair.

#13Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager provided 4 expired food handler certifications.

Basic 5

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted over ice machine.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on drink on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone and bag on dry storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine, establishment not using dish machine at time of inspection. Discussed not using dish machine until it is working properly.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of chips on floor, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.