The Avenue Grille

March 22, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings14
critical findings3

Failed findings

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

Inspector note: In walk in cooler there is raw beef stored next to raw chicken- Discontinue storing near one another - store all raw chicken on bottom shelf. PIC corrected on site
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: Hot holding grilled chicken was 113F I spoke with PIC and advised him that the pieces were overstuffed and need to be reheated to 165F or above then held hot- Discontinue hot holdng foods under 135F
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)critical

Inspector note: Hanging pans over the stove have food particles hanging from them- Remove and properly clean. Wash rinse and sanitize food contact equipment. Soiled knives with food particles is stored inside of low boy over ready to eat foods- Remove and properly store after cleaning.
code 590.004/4-602.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No vomit and diarrhea kit available - Provide supplies and instructions on how to clean up vomit and diarrhea episode.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Not properly monritoring and training staff on proper handwashing maintaining hot holding temperatures date marking and cleaning food contact equipment.- Train staff on the items mentioned above.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Deli meat Seasoned meats sauces were not marked. Date mark all foods that is TCS foods such as deli meat held in refrigerator unit for 24 hours or more.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: There was ni sanitizer testing strips available when I asked PIC to test sanitizer solution in 3 bay sink- Provide Testin strips for sanitizer solution
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector note: There is only one handsink available in the kitchen near the cookline there are other stations with no handsink near- Install handsink near the warewash area.
code 590.005/5-204.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: The handsink had no papertowels When I washed my hands I had to ask for some- Provide hand drying towels at the hand sink to ensure proper handwashing from staff
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: There are soiled wiping cloths all over with no sanitizer solution- Store all soiled and clean wiping cloths in sanitizer solution
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Standards of Identity (C)

Inspector note: Large bins throughout have no labels on it also sauce bottles have no labels- Label all large bins and sauce bottles with common name.
code 590.003/3-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Panini press is heavily soiled and encrusted with grease and food debris also clean the wall behind it- Clean to remove ALL Interior low boys /exterior/behind the hood and the back is heavily soiled - Clean to remove soils and encrusted stains Refrigeratror exterior is soiled with fingerprints- Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: There is no service sink - Provide a service sink to dispose soiled mop water or complete a variance form to get permission to dump soiled mop water in toilet not outside. Sent a form via email
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: In the restroom used by staff there is no covered receptacle- provide a covered receptacle for feminine products
code 590.005/5-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 4, 2021: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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