AGAVE BANDIDO

Name: AGAVE BANDIDO
Address: 5365 HAMLIN GROVES TRL, WINTER GARDEN, FL, 34787, US
Rating: 49.1

5365 HAMLIN GROVES TRL, WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787

License #5816361

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49.1 Grade F / 100

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AGAVE BANDIDO in WINTER GARDEN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 49.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 59 total violations — 7 critical, 15 major, 37 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[23-03-4] Wall in kitchen is soiled by the stove and hood filters have to be cleaned.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen
[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.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in prep area ver oven and near 3 compartment sink
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[14-13-4] Operator is waiting on pestle for guacamole.
[14-10-4] Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Rusted cast iron plate

Administrative complaint recommended
[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
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator overnight See stop sale cooked beef (47F - Cooling); cooked chicken (49F - Cooling); cooked beef (51F - Cooling); cooked beef (51F) fresh house made tomato marinade (45-46F - Cold Holding)
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All in kitchen near burner Side fryer Top of 2 burner range Hood filter Interior oven Back of oven Pre rinse nozzles
[24-05-4] Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner on clean rack and silverware
[25-27-4] Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser in the bar
[33-29-4] Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items next walk in cooler Sides
[52-01-4] Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Covina on menu tilapia used for ceviche
[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.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food after touching raw food
[14-13-4] Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Pestle for guacamole Sponge for glass rims
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times near ice machine
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured outside
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in prep area ver oven and near 3 compartment sink
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions.
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm bar patio
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of medallion and a blue cleaner stored next to clean silverware
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche not cooked
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[01D-01-5] Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Tilapia
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in flour
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bar, server area end of bar end of kitchen.

Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ranchero,56 f,cheese sauce,58 f,carnitas,51 f,cheese sauce,58 f,,Barbacoa,56 f,corn ,57 f held from last night. Stop Sale. Shredded cheese,52 f,mahi mahi,60 f,chicken,51 f,shrimp,53 f held more than four hours,Stop Sale.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
[24-06-4] Clean utensils stored in a dirty container.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Lids at condiment station
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.Cooks line.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Yellow substance -Pinesol.
[14-11-5] Main dish machine kitchen is in poor repair.Dishmachine is clogged.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinets.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled .Interior of sprayer hose is soiled.
[36-34-5] Ceiling vents and back door fans soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed strawberries stored over milk in walk in cooler.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Shredded cheese,52 f,mahi mahi,60 f,chicken,51 f,shrimp,53 f held more than four hours,Stop Sale.Reach in cooler at cooks line.Breaker tripped. Beans,46 f,lettuce,51 f,,cheese,48 f,milk,51 f ,pork held less than four hours in the walk in cooler.Technician has been called
[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.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Bar area.
[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 walk in cooler.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Bar area and cooks line.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions.Filters at ice machine.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour is not labeled.

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