The Avenue Grille

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings11
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw shrimp stored above the produce RTE foods. Discontinue and store raw animal product below ready to eat foods.COS by the PIC
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink in the front counter blocked by a chair and empty jugs hanging on the partition. Remove All hand sinks ned to be accesible for hand washing only.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed no paper towels in the front counter/prep area hand sink. Provide COS by the PIC
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed dropings on the shelf in the basement. Provide Pest report.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: No beard restrain worn by the PIC. Provide
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wet soiled cloth on the cooking counter. Discontinue. Store in a sanitizer bucket
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: The freezer floor in the basement has a heavy build of dirt. Clean The shelvs in the basement has pest dropings. Clean The walkin ceiling has black mold like spots. Clean
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
  Inspector note: Single serve take put containers stored under the sewrage/drain pipe in the basement room with the heater. Remove
  code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Leaking pipe under the 3 bay sink. Repair
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
  Inspector note: Light shield above the 3 bay sink is broken.Replace
  code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Side door near the 3 bay sink has an opening. Replace the weather strip to prevent any pest entry.
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 19, 2024: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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