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The Avenue Bar & Grill

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Friday, August 29, 2014 at 6:17 PM

Address
1249 COMMONWEALTH AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
Facility History
31 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

There is some grease buildup on the outside of the dishwasher. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 42-5-203.13

Mop Sink not Provided

There is no mopsink in the establishment. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 42.5.203
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department