The Avenue Grille

October 18, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings15
critical findings4

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Failed findings

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: At both handsink there was no papertowels and at one sink in warewash area there is no paper-towels or soap to ensure Proper handwashing - Train all staff the importance of handwashing at all time even the staff that is behind front counter to ensure good handwashing pratices.- Corrected on site
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw Fish stored over ready to eat foods; Raw Chicken stored over raw beef whole shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods and produce- Store all poultry on bottom shelf and all others meats according to their internal cookling temperature. 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: Cooked grilled chicken held in hot holding unit at 125F / Fried chicken held in hot holding unit at 120F- Reheat chicken to 165 then hot hold 135F or above.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)critical

Inspector note: There was one thermometer not measuring cold holding temperatures- Provide a working thermometer that will temp cold and hot foods
code 590.004/4-201.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No Vomit and diarrhe kit available nor instructions- Provide supplies and instructions for vomit kit.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: No date marking available- Date mark all prepared foods thats stored in refrigerator for 24hours or more to ensure 1st in and 1st out method
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Food contact equipment slicers and also skillets have food soils and splashes on them - Properly clean by wash rinse and sanitize Staff observed rinsing a few spatulas in the prep sink- DIscontinue and properly wash rinse and sanitize equipment properly to ensure no cross contamination.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: There was no cleanser at the handsink in the back near warewash area- Provide Hand cleanser to enure staff washes hands properly
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: At the handsink up front near the cookline there was no papertowel and also at the handsink in back near warewash area - Provide drying towels to ensure proper handwashing - Corrected on site
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Several mature flies was at the entrance and also in the kitchen area- Provide a detailed pest control report from a license pest control company
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: soiled wiping cloths around the restaurant kitchen area- Provide a sanitizer buckets with the correct concentration for wiping cloths - Corrected on site
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Can Openers (C)

Inspector note: Can Openers is rusted and crusted - Replace blade
code 590.004/4-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood ventilation is expired September 2022- Provide a inspection and hood cleaning from a licensed hood cleaning company. Vents over the kitchen area as a whole is heavily soiled - Clean to remove soils
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Encrusted grease and soils on the sides of the fryolators soiled stove and under the grill; bottom interior refrigerators and inside the oven unecessary clutter- Clean to remove soils Slicer in back has old food soils- Clean to remove soils
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: The floors are soiled all throughout the kitchen area- Clean to remove soils
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 29, 2022: 15 findings appeared for the first time.

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