Avenue Tavern
Mostly clean — 9 of 12 passed, one prior failure
2020-01-14 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LIQUID SPILLS AND BOTTLE CAPS ON BAR FLOOR ALONG CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GAP AT CORNER BETWEEN WALLS BEHIND/AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN SAID WALLS.
2019-01-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE PREP COOLER 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). NO C...
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...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE ICE MACHINE ROOM, KITCHEN PREP AREA INCLUDING THE UTILITY SINK CLOSET, BEER WALK IN COOLER AND BAR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING FAN AND WALLS INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2017-08-18 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED DIRT AND BROKEN GLASSES INSIDE BEER CHEST COOLER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR AND INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WOODED FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS AND WALLS INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....ESTABLISHMENT WITH SMOOTHIE MACHINE WITH NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED ABOVE EQUIPMENT TO PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE...
2016-08-05 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUN FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORE PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHNADLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
2015-10-29 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING CONDENSATION. NO FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED UNDER THE CONDENSER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR BOTH REFRIGERATOR CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONDEN...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BEER GLASS COOLER BEHIND THE BAR AND REMOVE THE BROKEN GLASS AND SPLATTER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN AND SODA GUN HOLSTERS AT THE BAR TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
2014-12-30 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT AND BY ICE MACHINE 1ST FLOOR.
2014-07-17 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT BAR AREA, BEHIND EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT BAR AREA UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENING INTO HALLWAY WALL IN FRONT OF CLOSETS. MUST SEAL/MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
2013-10-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-10-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANI...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR SECTION OF WOODEN SURFACE ON WALL INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
(1)MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING AND MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES FOR BAR GUNS SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
2012-12-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2012-11-30 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-10-10 NOT CORRECTED. #34-OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE SERVICE STATION. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BOTTOM METAL OF COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER RUSTY, IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAMS ACCUMULATING DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST SEAL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, UNDER ICE MACHINE, DISH MACHINE ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS IN BAR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN IN WASHBOWL OF WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
2010-12-10 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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 LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND SERVICE STATION. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THESE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE OPENING IN THE WALL AT THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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