AVENUE TAP & KITCHEN

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ENCRUSTED ON THE POTATO SLICER. MUST CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE LOOSE COVING ON CORNER WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADJUST SELF-CLOSING FAUCETS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOODEN WALL BRACKET FOR FRY SLICER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE FROM THE TAP BEER MUST BE EXTENDED TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST NOT USE ANY OF THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AS A "SLOP" SINK WHILE WASHING DISHES AND SINK IS SET. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR BAR.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND CALIBRATION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR SPILLS BENEATH THE SYRUP BOXES AT REAR BAR AREA,MOP UP WATER ON FLOOR IN THE REAR BASEMENT.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND TWO FRONT PREP COOLERS WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.9F AND 54.5F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLERS. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT 55,2F, COOKED PORK 49.4F, RAW BEEF AT 52.2F, HAMBURGERS AT 53.4F, TURKEY HAM 49.6F. HUMMUS 54.3F, FRESH CHEESE 49.3F, CREAM CHEESE 48.2F, VARIOUS KIND OF DRESSINGS AT TEMPERATURE 52.4F TO 54.3 SLICED TOMATOES AT 54.2F, SHREDDED LETTUCE IN WATER AT 55.3, VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESES ATTEMPERATURE OF 51.4F TO 54.5 MANAGER IMMEDIATELY VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD PRODUCTS 24.5 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $71.44 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE BARS AND REAR DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BARS AND REAR DINING ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.Replace or repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR SPILLS BENEATH THE SYRUP BOXES AT REAR BAR AREA,MOP UP WATER ON FLOOR IN THE REAR BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST FINISH WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE THE DRY FOODS ARE STORED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must install a visible backflow prevention device for the ice machine. Repair water leak at pipe on the rear north wall in basement storage area.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN. REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN CEILING REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT BUIL-UP.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT BAR. MUST REPAIR. VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.