The Avenue Grille

June 4, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings11
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Cases of raw chicken stored in walk-in next to ready to eat lettuce. Packaged raw beef stored on top of ready to eat red onions. Raw animal foods must be stored separate from ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed cook finishing packing up bags of food then picking up ready to eat pita bread for a wrap. Instructed cook to wash hands put on gloves and discard pita bread. Staff need to be retrained on hand washing and glove use.
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)critical

Inspector note: Chlorine sanitizer at 3 bay sink over 200ppm. Diluted down to 100ppm. Measure water and required amount of bleach and instruct staff on proper set up of sanitizer and correct concentration.
code 590.007/7-204.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed a cook finish packing up cooked food then pick up pita bread with bare hands. Sanitizer concentration for 3 bay sink is too high (chlorine over 200ppm). Cases of raw chicken on shelf next to ready to eat lettuce. Packaged raw beef in a pan over ready to eat red onions. PIC needs to retrain staff on when to wash hands and no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Sanitizer measurement needs to be standardized and posted so staff can properly set up 3 bay sink. Retrain staff to properly store raw foods away from ready to eat foods.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: Desserts packaged in house for sale in self service cooler without any labels. Labeling guidance will be provided with inspection report.
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC stated that hamburgers and steak tips are cooked to order. Advisory is printed on menu but does not correspond to hamburger or steak as items that could be consumed undercooked.
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Can opener heavily soiled with spills and food. Clean to prevent contaminating foods as they are opened.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels or hand dryer at hand sink in kitchen. Provide towels so that cooks can dry their hands after washing.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Ceiling of walk in with black mold-like substance. Walk-in fans with heavy dust build up. Reach in refrigerator doors on cook line are soiled inside and out. Clean and maintain.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Rinse compartment of 3 bay sink leaks. Repair as necessary.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker expired in April. PIC showed text messages confirming cleaning is scheduled for Monday 6/7.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 13, 2020: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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