The Avenue Grille
PASS W/ CONDITIONSFriday, October 21, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-301.12-P
Cleaning Procedure (P)
At both handsink there was no papertowels and at one sink in warewash area there is no paper-towels or soap to ensure Proper handwashing - Train all staff the importance of handwashing at all time even the staff that is behind front counter to ensure good handwashing pratices.- Corrected on site
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw Fish stored over ready to eat foods; Raw Chicken stored over raw beef whole shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods and produce- Store all poultry on bottom shelf and all others meats according to their internal cookling temperature. Corrected on site
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cooked grilled chicken held in hot holding unit at 125F / Fried chicken held in hot holding unit at 120F- Reheat chicken to 165 then hot hold 135F or above.
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.004/4-201.12-P
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)
There was one thermometer not measuring cold holding temperatures- Provide a working thermometer that will temp cold and hot foods
Why This Matters
Improper temperatures allow rapid bacterial growth, potentially causing severe foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
No Vomit and diarrhe kit available nor instructions- Provide supplies and instructions for vomit kit.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
No date marking available- Date mark all prepared foods thats stored in refrigerator for 24hours or more to ensure 1st in and 1st out method
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Food contact equipment slicers and also skillets have food soils and splashes on them - Properly clean by wash rinse and sanitize Staff observed rinsing a few spatulas in the prep sink- DIscontinue and properly wash rinse and sanitize equipment properly to ensure no cross contamination.
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
There was no cleanser at the handsink in the back near warewash area- Provide Hand cleanser to enure staff washes hands properly
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
At the handsink up front near the cookline there was no papertowel and also at the handsink in back near warewash area - Provide drying towels to ensure proper handwashing - Corrected on site
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Several mature flies was at the entrance and also in the kitchen area- Provide a detailed pest control report from a license pest control company
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
soiled wiping cloths around the restaurant kitchen area- Provide a sanitizer buckets with the correct concentration for wiping cloths - Corrected on site
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.15-C
Can Openers (C)
Can Openers is rusted and crusted - Replace blade
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood ventilation is expired September 2022- Provide a inspection and hood cleaning from a licensed hood cleaning company. Vents over the kitchen area as a whole is heavily soiled - Clean to remove soils
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Encrusted grease and soils on the sides of the fryolators soiled stove and under the grill; bottom interior refrigerators and inside the oven unecessary clutter- Clean to remove soils Slicer in back has old food soils- Clean to remove soils
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
The floors are soiled all throughout the kitchen area- Clean to remove soils
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean