AGAVE D'ORO MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL

Name: AGAVE D'ORO MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL
Address: 3955 W NEW HAVEN AVE, WEST MELBOURNE, FL, 32904, US
Rating: 16.4

3955 W NEW HAVEN AVE, WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904

License #1506629

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

16.4 Grade F / 100

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May 12, 2026 · 12 findings · 2 critical

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AGAVE D'ORO MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL in WEST MELBOURNE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 16.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 115 total violations — 22 critical, 29 major, 64 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-07-5] Bathroom facility not clean. Mens room has objectionable odor when you enter.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on cook line not inverted. Covered with plastic wrap.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting on drying rack.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Wind curtain on back door not working, they have a screen in place but there are holes in it. Noted four flies in kitchen.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler under griddle gaskets soiled with food debris bottom shelf. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in coolers at bar soiled with spilled liquid bottom shelf.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Shredded chicken and shredded beef in walk in cooler not covered.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went from dish washing to change gloves for food prep without hand washing. Corrected with manager to prevent cross contamination.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found observed two flies in kitchen. Two flies in back near dish machine.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. House-made salsa placed out using time with no written time plan.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Water filters on ice maker not changed in over a year dated 6-17-24.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly trap in ware washing area over clean cups.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelf in back of kitchen.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at the bar in dirty container.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler has soiled gaskets. Both reach in coolers at bar have soiled gaskets.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service items not inverted on cook line.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at server station.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in container not labeled.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Avocado in bin under make table with stickers on them.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found two flying insects (water bugs) in ware washing area. Called supervisor on duty complied by next unannounced inspection. Manager killed the two observed.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted cheese 125f hot holding for two hours. Placed on oven re-temp 165f.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk in front reach in cooler not dated when opened.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar soiled.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ashley and Rene started work in July as servers but have not completed food worker training.
[02C-08-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. White fish, shrimp, and whole fish thawed in walk in cooler with no date marked.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pots in dish area not stored inverted.
[24-14-4] Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife stored in between cracks of cook line coolers
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink without lid and straw on prep table on cook line.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon in sugar.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning not labeled and salt not labeled
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding). Manager states the walk in was cleaned earlier and the took everything out and put it back in. opened freezer door to get temperatures down quickly
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (58F - Hot Holding, cook rapid reheated
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in server area cooler not date marked.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing Ricardos
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser and sanitizer not labeled in dish pit area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Tomatoes walk in freezer Salsa beer cooler
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Front line by make table
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Educated operator
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cooked ground beef walk in cooler Bacon wrapped shrimp walk in freezer
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies observed in kitchen
[01D-01-5] Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Non exempt fish fish may not be served raw or undercooked
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef walk in cooler
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Glass cooler
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
[52-01-4] Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Ceviche de Cameron Ceviche de Pescado Agua Chile Rojo / Verde Not identified as being served raw Operator corrected added raw to menu
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary and chlorine
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef, cooked chicken cooked beef walk in cooler
[53B-14-5] 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. Manuel Diaz

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Tortilla chips by walk in cooler Oil jugs by ice machine
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado with stickers still on it
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers stored on floor by back door
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled salt on cookline Unlabeled sugar at server station
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Salt and straw syrup for rims of margs not protected at bar, suggested placing lids over when not in use
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and steak over raw shrimp and fish in drawers under flat top Raw chicken over raw cooked chicken walk in cooler Raw steak over cooked Birria meat in walk in cooler Provided safe storage hand out for operator to place on walk in cooler door
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (67F - Cold Holding), had portioned out during lunch rush, operator placing on ice to rapid chill. Must keep homemade salsa 41F or below
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At splitter at mop sink, sent operator an example of whats needed
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator added paper towels to sinks
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items undated in walk in cooler