AGAVE AZUL COCINA MEXICANA
The crowd and the inspector disagree about AGAVE AZUL COCINA MEXICANA, and it isn't close: 6,813 reviewers settle on 4.8 stars, while its latest health inspection lands at an F, 42/100.
That F comes from 6 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 7 basic violations cited on May 6, 2026. It currently ranks near the bottom of Seminole County on health score. And the direction isn't reassuring: its recent inspections have been sliding, not recovering. If you want the flavor with fewer question marks, the safer-options list below maps higher-graded kitchens within a short drive.
Loved (4.8★) but failing (F, 42/100) · bottom of Seminole County
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Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to AGAVE AZUL COCINA MEXICANA, by Florida DBPR grade:
- CHINA WOK
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- F (42/100)
- Violations
- 14 total — 6 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic
- Address
- 5248 RED BUG LAKE ROAD, Winter Springs, FL
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Categories
- Mexican restaurant
- Price
- $20–30
- Rating
- 4.8 stars (6813 reviews)
- Seats
- 217
- Phone
- (407) 636-3600
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Read these 25 reviews next to the inspection report and they tell the same story from two directions. Service tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.3 stars. After that, pacing appears most often — 24% of the corpus, averaging 3.3.
If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (20 reviews). 21 of 25 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 3 are two or lower. A third strand, how clean the place looks, appears in 16% of them at 4.0 stars.
Set against that, the state's own inspection graded the kitchen an F (42/100), with 6 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 7 basic violations recorded. Reviews describe the meal; the grade describes the conditions it was made in. DBPR last walked in on May 6, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is declining, which argues for reading the older reviews with caution. On health score it sits safer than 1% of the Seminole County restaurants we grade. The citations behind that grade include food from approved source and cross-contamination.
The practical read: people enjoy eating here, and the kitchen still failed its last inspection. Those are separate claims, and only the second one gets checked by anybody. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.
Our own analysis of 25 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Food was great and our server was very friendly.
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Had a reservation made 2 months in advance for 25 people at 7:30pm. We arrived on time, NO provision made to accommodate our party until we arrived. 30 minutes afterwards, we were placed in the main dining room. Several seats were placed against the back of a booth making it nearly impossible to get out behind the table to use restroom. Manager was horrible. Asked to give birthday person a free meal as compensation for inconvenience. Although she initially agreed, she reneged and adamantly denied. Worst customer service ever!!!! I'm sure the restaurant made well over $1200 that night and couldn't spare a $35 dinner. NEVER AGAIN!!
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Great food and excellent service
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Great service
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Love the food here! Always great to come out and celebrate a special occasion at Agave
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A few days ago, I was excited to come back to this place because I really enjoyed it the last time I visited. Unfortunately, today’s experience was very disappointing. The waitress took our order, including an appetizer (empanadas). We received and finished our main meals, and then, about ten minutes later, the appetizer finally arrived. By that point, it was no longer needed. The service was poor throughout the entire visit. The waitress never came back to refill our water, check on us, or even bring the check. I eventually had to get up and find the manager myself so I could pay and leave. They removed the empanadas from the bill, which I appreciate, but that wasn’t really the issue. The problem was the overall lack of service. Sadly, this visit was a very disappointing experience compared to my previous one.
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I truly enjoyed my experience , my waiter Carlos was attentive, respectful and took his time to make sure my family & I had the experience we had. I truly recommend Agave Azul in winter springs . You will not regret it ! The steak fajitas was my favorite plate ! You will see me again !
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Carlos was amazing! He was so attentive and friendly while being ON 🔝 of it !! We will ask for him every time and you should too! Thank you Carlos :)
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The food was amazing. Felipe was very attentive. We had 6 different meals and everyone loved their food. One of the kids at age 10 was ranting about how good it was and was the best he had ever had. And they explore Mexican food everywhere they travel.
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It's a Mexican restaurant
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Primera vez que visitamos este restaurante y nuestra experiencia fué increible, nos gustó mucho la comida, el ambiente y la atención de Valentina fue espectacular fuímos al de Winter Springs y ya quieremos ir al de Winter Park .
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AMAZING
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Amazing restaurant, very clean and organized. Felipe was awesome, He took really good care of us. We order margaritas and they were on happy hour at time we walked in at 5pm. Ordered a chimichanga and a cali bowl. Both were very good fresh . And it came out very fast. Drinks were very good. I really recommend this place.
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Fernando was our server and he did a great job. Food was very good!!! I’ve never seen a more clean restaurant. Great job on management.
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Our server Isaac was attentive and made solid recommendations. The atmosphere was as to be expected from a quality restaurant and very clean. The speed of the kitchen was top notch.
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Isaac was amazing! Fue un placer
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The hostess, Jhanna, and our server, Fernando, were outstanding!
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Felipe nos atendió muy bien y la comida expectacular.
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Love this place! Service was exceptional!
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Felipe was awesome! He made the experience even better!
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Food and service was great. It was uncomfortably cold though. Wear a jacket.
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Very disappointing! This used to be one of our go to Mexican restaurants. It has gone downhill so much since we last visited. The food was over-cooked. The margaritas are tiny for the price. The service was very slow. We won’t be back.
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10/10 experience! Felipe was the best!
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The food was great and staff is friendly and fast.
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Isaac nailed the service, being very attentive, and helpful with the menu!!
Overall Score
42 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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May 6, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
6 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 7 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying (×2)
- 25 — Single-service and single-use items
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
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November 24, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic
No violations cited.
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November 18, 2025 · Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
3 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 4 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×2)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 40 — Employee personal belongings
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: May 6, 2026