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The Avenue Grille

November 4, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings7
critical findings2

Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Sides of salad dressing held in old raw chicken boxes. Discontinue saving and reusing boxes from raw chicken that could potentially contaminate food or hands. Boxes discarded by PIC.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Tomato sauce for pasta and sandwiches at 90F. Cook had not properly heated up canned tomato sauce to 165F for hot holding at 135F and above an hour previous. Reheated to 165F and placed in double boiler for hot holding.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: Cakes and cookies packaged in house available for self-service without labels. Discontinue selling unlabeled packaged foods for self-service.
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Jugs of hot & bbq sauces stored on the floor under the cook line. Do not store food on the floor. Store food on shelves elevated to avoid contamination.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Old rodent droppings and debris under basement shelving and in corners. Clean and monitor for rodent activity. Remove packaging debris that can attract and harbor pests.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Pipes under 3 compartment sink and prep sink are leaking. Repair as necessary and empty catch buckets regulalrly to avoid attracting pests.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Fly strip in basement covered in dead flies. Removed by PIC. Inspect and change insect traps regularly to avoid build up of dead pests.
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 4, 2021: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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