The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department conducted a health inspection on March 31. In the probe, health officials found that a Mexican cuisine restaurant was violating many priority and priority foundation items. The department has asked the West Virginia-based eatery to take corrective actions based on its findings.
Please note that the result mentioned here is from a health inspection conducted on March 31 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishment.
Highlights
- Los Agaves received an unsatisfactory rating in its health inspection.
- The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department found that the Mexican restaurant was violating many of its regulations during the routine inspection.
- Los Agaves will be inspected again in a follow-up round after 10-12 days.
Los Agaves
Inside view and food items at Los Agaves (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 1003 Dunbar Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064, United States
- Date: March 31, 2025
Bringing the flavors of Mexico, this West Virginia-based restaurant has been serving happy hour bites, cocktails, and vegetarian dishes to food lovers. Menu highlights at Los Agaves include burritos, pineapple shrimp tacos, lunch fajitas, and margaritas.
However, in a March health inspection, the Mexican cuisine spot was found to be violating the guidelines of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department.
Inspection Findings at Los Agaves
The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department identified many violations in its report for Los Agaves on Monday. Food items like beef and chicken were being kept at a higher temperature than that required at the food facility. The officials also found ‘Raid’ pesticide in Los Agaves’ dry stock area.
These were priority items, which were corrected based on suggestions of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department.
Towels were not available for drying hands at the Mexican food facility. Plus, inspectors found that there were dented food boxes and cans at Los Agaves. The dented items were removed during the scrutiny process.
The health inspectors then observed that Los Agaves’ certified protection manager had expired in 2024. Additionally, the Mexican restaurant’s back door had gaps, which could be a pathway for rodents and insects. Its floor also needed repair.
Other than these, staff at Los Agaves were using single service items for scooping sugar. This issue was corrected during the routine inspection by the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department officials.
As stated in the inspection report by officials, Los Agaves will have to solve the issues within three days for priority items and 10 days for priority foundation items.
