Avenue Tap & Kitchen
Strong record across 16 inspections — minor issues only
2025-05-20 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE 3 DOOR COOLER TO HAVE A SHELF THAT IS RUSTED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTED SHELF TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED THE SHELF IN THE REAR PREP AREA N...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE GASKET TO BE TORN ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE DOOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER ON THE RIGHT SIDE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR THE DAMAGED GASKET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE SPRAY SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE TO BE LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF THE SPRAY NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET.
2024-04-08 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ONE VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
2022-03-01 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATEs TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE HEATING ROOM/DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER.
2020-03-16 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR (PEELING) ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
2019-01-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A)...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. -
2017-06-06 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ENCRUSTED ON THE POTATO SLICER. MUST CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPLACE LOOSE COVING ON CORNER WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ADJUST SELF-CLOSING FAUCETS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
2016-08-09 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOODEN WALL BRACKET FOR FRY SLICER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE FROM THE TAP BEER MUST BE EXTENDED TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST NOT USE ANY OF THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AS A "SLOP" SINK WHILE WASHING DISHES AND SINK IS SET. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND CALIBRATION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
2015-08-17 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2014-06-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR SPILLS BENEATH THE SYRUP BOXES AT REAR BAR AREA,MOP UP WATER ON FLOOR IN THE REAR BASEMENT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
2014-06-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND TWO FRONT PREP COOLERS WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.9F AND 54.5F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLERS. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT 55,2F, COOKED PORK 49.4F, RAW BEEF AT 52.2F, HAMBURGERS AT 53.4F, TURKEY HAM 49.6F. HUMMUS 54.3F, FRESH CHEESE 49.3F, CREAM CHEESE ...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
2013-10-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
2013-10-04 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE BARS AND REAR DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BARS AND REAR DINING ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERV...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.Replace or repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR SPILLS BENEATH THE SYRUP BOXES AT REAR BAR AREA,MOP UP WATER ON FLOOR IN THE REAR BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST FINISH WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE THE DRY FOODS ARE STORED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Must install a visible backflow prevention device for the ice machine. Repair water leak at pipe on the rear north wall in basement storage area.
2013-05-16 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN. REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN CEILING REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT BUIL-UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT BAR. MUST REPAIR. VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
2012-10-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2012-10-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
TWO COOLERS FOUND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT 47.8F WITH CHICKEN AT 47F. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 50.8F WITH PORK AT 53.7F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS ...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS.APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS BEEF AT 54.6F, 40 LBS CHICKEN AT 52.8F, 3 QTS ASSORTED SALAD DRESSING 3 LBS ASSORTED CHEESE AT 53.7F 15-20 LBS ASSORTED ...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ICE/WATER CONTACT SURFACES. ICE DISCARDED, MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR BASEMENT ALONG BASEBOARDS ON AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE ALL, SANITIZING ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS AND COVER OPEN SEWER DRAINS. ALSO NOTED 10-15 DRAIN FLY THROUGHOU...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS. RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER DISH MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE, AT ICE MACHINE, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT KITCHEN/DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK. DISH MACHINE SPRAY ARM REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST REPAIR ALL. ALL BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS MUST HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING WASTE WATER DRAIN LINES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
2010-05-21 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE REAR SECTION OF THE BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
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