EL AGAVE AZUL

Name: EL AGAVE AZUL
Address: 8763 OLD KINGS ROAD SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32217, US
Rating: 80.6

8763 OLD KINGS ROAD SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32217

License #2615819

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

80.6 Grade C / 100

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Latest inspection

January 22, 2026 · 11 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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EL AGAVE AZUL in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 49 total violations — 5 critical, 14 major, 30 minor.

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February 17, 2025

The latest inspection on January 22, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in ice in I,
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn/ loose cooler gaskets. Kitchen units.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Kitchen
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on rear door.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining Hand Wash Sink. Kitchen. Blocked / standing water.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water container in frontline Hand Wash Sink.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at frontline. All purpose cleaner.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Inadequate Self closing mechanism for mens restroom door. Not fully closing.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in shredded cheese container.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food on top of restaurant foods in cooler. Container of Chicken . 2 containers of old rice on bottom kitchen shelf. Per Person In Charge . Used to feed pets. Moved by manager.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Moved by manager.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between equipment. Prep line.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door missing self closing mechanism.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , degreaser stored on food prep table. Moved by manager.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired Certified Food Manager training : ROLANDO MORA 2/24/19
[53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. 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 due to all certifications expired.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray, degreaser, bottle at prep table.