The Avenue Grille

September 12, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings17
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked chicken on cook line 70F and at pizza station 45F. Ensure TCS foods are held at or below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical

Inspector note: No air gap on food prep sink. Provide.
code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Monitor staff for holding temperatures proper warewashing access to hand sinks and cooling methods as stated and staff understanding of illness policy . Retrain staff.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Burgers and steak tips offered undercooked. No consumer advisory for disclosure / reminder. Provide.
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink at service counter blocked with a chair. Ensure access by service and pizza station for hand washing when preparing pizza or dispensing beverages.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: No beard restraint. Provide.
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)

Inspector note: Lettuce not washed prior to cutting. Produce must be washed.
code 590.003/3-302.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Tongs on the oven handle and rice utensil stored in stagnant water. Store properly.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wet cloths used on raw food counter not stored in sanitizer solution. Provide as stated.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector note: PIC states soup cooled at room temperature then refrigerated. Monitor cooling from 135F - 70F in 2 hours then 70F -41F in 4 hours by using proper cooling methods.
code 590.003/3-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Wooden shelf used to stored food contact equipment. Pizza made made of wood. Provide cleanable durable food contact surfaces. Remove cardboard from food prep areas shelving.
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)

Inspector note: Solid shelf used for draining equipment. Provide proper drainage after cleaning equipment.
code 590.004/4-204.119-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting boards at cook line station scored. Resurface or replace.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Black substance on walls and ceiling ceiling fan covers of walkin. Floor of walkin freezer soiled Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Rinsing Procedures (C)

Inspector note: Three compartment sink using wash and sanitizer bays but not rinsing. Wash - Rinse-Sanitize.
code 590.004/4-603.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Prohibitions (C)

Inspector note: Pizza boxes stored below sewag lines. Remove.
code 590.004/4-903.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Exit door in basement without weatherstrip. Provide to exclude vermin.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 7, 2023: 17 findings appeared for the first time.

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