The Avenue Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
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Score
The Avenue Bar & Grill has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 14, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Allston average 80, so The Avenue Bar & Grill trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in the kitchen dish machine tested at 10ppm and oppm at the bar dish machine Accuchem contacted at the time of the inspection for service Disposable tableware shall be used until sanitizer is maintained at 50-100ppm in both machines
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple products placed in a lift top refrigeration unit prior to the inspection with temperatures of 48F-50F All products were removed at the time of the inspection and placed in refrigeration at 38F-40F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Lift top refrigeration unit at the prep line is at 50F- All products have been removed and a service call has been made
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor outside of the keg walkin in the lower level with soils and water buildup- Clean area
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Mar 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in low temerature dish machine is testing at 200ppm Dish machine has been taken out of use until repairs are made 3 bay sink to wash/sanitize equipment and glass washer at bar for glasses Disposible tableware to be used until repair is made
590.007/7-204.11-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Areas of ceiling in kitchen with peeling/chipped paint- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Feb 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in low temerature dish machine is testing at 200ppm Dish machine has been taken out of use until repairs are made 3 bay sink to wash/sanitize equipment and glass washer at bar for glasses Disposible tableware to be used until repair is made
590.007/7-204.11-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Areas of ceiling in kitchen with peeling/chipped paint- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Jun 18, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Space noted at the bottom of the rear door- Provide new door sweep
590.006/6-202.15-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste receptacles in the restrooms used by females with no covers- Provide
590.005/5-501.113-C
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Jun 30, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Current CFPM certificate expired. Provide a current one as well a allergen awarness certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles at kitchen area stained and with some grease build up. Clean to remove or replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Jun 6, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles at kitchen area stained and with some grease build up. Clean to remove or replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Current CFPM certificate expired. Provide a current one as well a allergen awarness certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several boxes with food items stored on the floor inside walk-in freezer. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Area near water pump at lower level with loose debris. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of walk-in unit for beer kegs storage soiled. Clean properly. Shelves at bar area soiled under plastic mats. Interior of refrigerating unit at bar area soiled.---- Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Jun 2, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee slicing tomato for salsa with bare hand. PIC voluntarily discarded it. Use gloved hands to touch ready to eat food items.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff regarding handling of Ready to Eat foods.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Loose debris at lower level near trash container. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves at walk in unit in lower level soiled. Interior of walk-in freezer with layers of ice and soiled. Counter under plastic mats at Bar area soiled. Top of the dish machine soiled. ------ Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Avenue Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Avenue Bar & Grill on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Avenue Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Avenue Bar & Grill.
How does The Avenue Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Allston?
The Avenue Bar & Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has The Avenue Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Avenue Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Avenue Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Avenue Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Avenue Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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