Blue Agave Mexican Cantina

B°

7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix 85054

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-10273

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Sep 17, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal clean up. Person in Charge (PIC) was given procedures at time of inspection. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw chicken breasts stored in walk-in cooler above raw gound beef in sealed package. PIC moved chicken to be above raw ground beef. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed pico de gallo with cut raw tomatoes, cooked rice and cooked chicken taquitos without date marking in the walk-in cooler. PIC stated that items were prepared the day prior. PIC date marked all Ready to Eat/ Time or Temperature for Control Safety (RTE/TCS) foods at time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Mar 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed priming mechanical warewashing station by bar.

2025

Sep 16, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking requirements.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Open container of raw chicken stored on top of a package of beef steak and packages of ground beef in the walk-in cooler. The container of chicken was removed and properly stored in the bottom shelf. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Jun 16, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 24, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 1, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB

No county legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.111

Inspector's notes

After more than 5 attempts and priming low temp dish washer does not dispense any chlorine sanitizer (chlorine at 0 PPM). Chlorine has to be detected at 50-100 PPM, Manager called for repair. Will use 3-compartment sink until corrected. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.111 - Priority: Manual Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

frozen shrimp is defrosting in standing water. Food can be defrosted in a cooler or under running water. The manager instructed employees to remove the shrimp from the water to prepare food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

Feb 6, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in award program and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Brian Johnson

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Three containers of beans cooked two days ago are not labeled with date marks. Manager asked food handler to date mark them. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 9, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: John Webb

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →