The Avenue Bar & Grill
Latest: PASS
August 22, 2025
Address
1249 COMMONWEALTH AV
Allston, MA 02134
Inspection History
31 inspections
13 failures
License
License #80156
Last inspected: August 22, 2025
Inspection History (31 most recent)
PASS
August 22, 2025
at 6:42 PM
5 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (...
FAIL
August 14, 2025
at 3:26 PM
5 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (...
PASS
March 7, 2025
at 6:26 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Areas of ceiling in kitchen with peeling/chipped paint- Repair | 590.007/7-204.11-P - Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P): Chlorine sanitizer in low temerat...
PASS
March 4, 2025
at 5:42 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Areas of ceiling in kitchen with peeling/chipped paint- Repair | 590.007/7-204.11-P - Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P): Chlorine sanitizer in low temerat...
FAIL
February 28, 2025
at 7:17 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Areas of ceiling in kitchen with peeling/chipped paint- Repair | 590.007/7-204.11-P - Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P): Chlorine sanitizer in low temerat...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 18, 2024
at 3:55 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-501.113-C - Covering Receptacles (C): Waste receptacles in the restrooms used by females with no covers- Provide | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Space noted at the bottom of the rear door- Provide new door sweep
PASS
June 30, 2023
at 3:13 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Current CFPM certificate expired. Provide a current one as well a allergen awarness certificate. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Ceiling tiles a...
FAIL
June 13, 2023
at 6:48 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Current CFPM certificate expired. Provide a current one as well a allergen awarness certificate. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C):...
FAIL
June 6, 2023
at 6:22 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Current CFPM certificate expired. Provide a current one as well a allergen awarness certificate. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C):...
PASS
June 9, 2022
at 4:48 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff regarding handling of Ready to Eat foods. | 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Observed employee slicing tomato for salsa with bare hand. PI...
FAIL
June 2, 2022
at 4:48 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff regarding handling of Ready to Eat foods. | 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Observed employee slicing tomato for salsa with bare hand. PI...
PASS
May 3, 2021
at 6:48 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Clean the exterior of t...
FAIL
April 26, 2021
at 4:15 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Clean the exterior of t...
PASS
July 14, 2020
at 7:17 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 11, 2019
at 4:49 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sandwich Unit- Steak 45F Unit 38F. Container overfilled pic stated it had been there for 1 hour removed steak and place it inside the unit. Maintain all TCP foods at 41F or below all the time. | 08-3-305-307.11 - ...
FAIL
April 4, 2019
at 5:44 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sandwich Unit- Steak 45F Unit 38F. Container overfilled pic stated it had been there for 1 hour removed steak and place it inside the unit. Maintain all TCP foods at 41F or below all the time. | 08-3-305-307.11 - ...
PASS
October 22, 2018
at 5:49 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Door for the walk-in freezer does not close properly. Repair. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact S...
FAIL
October 15, 2018
at 6:22 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Door for the walk-in freezer does not close properly. Repair. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact S...
PASS
October 4, 2017
at 3:48 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair seal to freezer door to ensure freezer door shuts properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior of the ice machine. Remove heavy ice buildup inside basement walk in freez...
FAIL
September 19, 2017
at 3:46 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair seal to freezer door to ensure freezer door shuts properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior of the ice machine. Remove heavy ice buildup inside basement walk in freez...
PASS
October 13, 2016
at 6:19 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: clean exterior of the ice machine in the the basement. Do not store anything on top of the ice machine | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: In the main kitchen keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanit...
FAIL
September 29, 2016
at 3:33 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: clean exterior of the ice machine in the the basement. Do not store anything on top of the ice machine | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: In the main kitchen keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanit...
PASS
June 2, 2015
at 6:50 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: The tomato sauce on the steam table is 80F. Provide proper hot holding temperature. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The raw hamburgers are stored adjacent to ready to eat tomatoes and cellery. Store properly to pr...
FAIL
May 19, 2015
at 4:33 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: The tomato sauce on the steam table is 80F. Provide proper hot holding temperature. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The raw hamburgers are stored adjacent to ready to eat tomatoes and cellery. Store properly to pr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 29, 2014
at 6:17 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: There is some grease buildup on the outside of the dishwasher. Clean to remove. | 42-5-203.13 - Mop Sink not Provided: There is no mopsink in the establishment. Provide.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
August 20, 2013
at 5:28 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Marinara sauce sour cream guacamole and dice tomatoes al with elevated temperatures between 48-54F. PIC stated that the foods had been in the deli style cooler from the previous day. All potentially hazardfous food...
FAIL
August 9, 2013
at 6:06 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Marinara sauce sour cream guacamole and dice tomatoes al with elevated temperatures between 48-54F. PIC stated that the foods had been in the deli style cooler from the previous day. All potentially hazardfous food...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
September 13, 2012
at 4:06 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several salad dressings being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are mai...
FAIL
September 7, 2012
at 5:45 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several salad dressings being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are mai...