THE AVENUE

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on three compartment sink. Manager killed and removed. Asked to sanitize the area and it has not been done. 18 live roaches underneath dish washer in kitchen. 2 live roaches on wall in kitchen in between washing machine and reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: 1 live roach on table of pass through window from the bar to the kitchen. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area. 2 live roaches in corner doorway by bathroom. Roaches were on the backs with little movement. Manager stated they had restaurant professionally footed this morning. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: No proof of training for some employees at the time of this callback inspection report. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by frozen drink machine in rear bar area are not properly secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen is soiled with grease condensation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind fryers in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen are cracked and in disrepair next to fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall in kitchen between dishwasher and reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease condensation on ceiling and on walls of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen are soiled with food and grease condensation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee in kitchen began working with food by donning gloves but not washing hands first. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 4 live flies in rear bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen is at 0 ppm quaternary. Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on three compartment sink. Manager killed and removed. Asked to sanitize the area and it has not been done. 18 live roaches underneath dish washer in kitchen. 2 live roaches on wall in kitchen in between washing machine and reach in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler underneath cooktop top drawer: American cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib behind dish machine in kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution at hostess stand exceeds 400 ppm quaternary. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by vacuum cleaner. Manager removed. Hand wash sink behind front bar area blocked by dish washer. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used to store chemical bottles and utensils. Manager removed. Hand wash sinks in bar areas used to burn ice. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for either chlorine dish machine or for quaternary tablets. Warning

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine by restrooms is soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of dish machine is soiled with food debris buildup. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled with food and hard water debris. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by frozen drink machine in rear bar area are not properly secured. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen is soiled with grease condensation. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker and phone stored on prep table. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation in kitchen with no hair restraint. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind fryers in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen are cracked and in disrepair next to fryers. Warning

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall in kitchen between dishwasher and reach in cooler. Warning

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease condensation on ceiling and on walls of kitchen. Warning

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop is stored top of ice machine and top of ice machine is dirty. Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between doors of roll top cooler on cook line. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza ovens just inside door of kitchen has built up food debris. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen stored on stove cooktop. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen are soiled with food and grease condensation. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe from dishwasher in kitchen leaks onto the floor. Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee failed to wash hands before donning gloves for food prep. Inspector advised manager and manager counseled employee on proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over ice cream in reach in freezer, not all items are commercially packaged. Manager rearranged so raw is not stored above ready-to-eat. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in middle kitchen: milk (46F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese crumbles (46F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (46F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese sticks (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding) Inspector had manager put items on ice. Temperatures taken at 3:00 pm. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to hand wash sink in kitchen, hose bibb connection and no vacuum breaker. Warning

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press on prep table has built up food debris. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cuban sandwiches in reach in cooler made on 10/25/2022 and not date marked. Manager put on correct date. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine next to the managers office. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle used to dispense flour. Manager removed and replaced with scoop having a handle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on top of ice machine by mid bar area not inverted for protection. Manager inverted for proper protection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored above prep table in kitchen. Inspector advised manager about drinks need to be stored below a food prep area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet and music speaker stored above a food prep area in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen engaging in food prep with no hair restraint. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by fryers in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoops in ice bins in bar area are not stored with handle above the ice. Manager stored correctly. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line has built up food debris. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in outside walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete on floor of walk in cooler in outside storage area. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceilings in kitchen are soiled with accumulated grease and food debris. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour under prep table not labeled with common name. Manager labeled correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to ice machine by soda machine not easily accessible for employees that are reaching for ice. Previously cited as not submitting plan review. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-06: Hand wash sink next to ice machine by soda machine not easily accessible for employees that are reaching for ice. Previously cited as not submitting plan review. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to ice machine by soda machine not easily accessible for employees that are reaching for ice. Previously cited as not submitting plan review. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to soda machine. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of ice machine. Outside of fryer machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink s next to dish machine in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Educated to wash hands when entering kitchen.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 57°f, cut leafy greens 58°f, raw tuna 60°g, cut tomato 58°f, cooked chicken 57° raw chicken 49°f raw shrimp 50°f in reach in cooler across from flat top.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to ice machine by soda machine not easily accessible for employees that are reaching for ice. Previously cited as not submitting plan review.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles alcohol walk in cooler. Soda box. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to soda machine.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of ice machine. Outside of fryer machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Gloves in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink s next to dish machine in kitchen.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quat sanitizer bucket. Employee changed to reached 200ppm quat. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site