Avenue Subs
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
100
Score
Avenue Subs appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average for Key Largo sits at 69, putting Avenue Subs on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Dussanee Cortese manager certification expired on 10/18/2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand wash sink next to reach in cooler. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
82
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding)on reach in cooler, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding)on reach in cooler, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm); operator discarded and replaced with a new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially processed cooked sausages container not date marked, as per operator food was thawed 1 day ago. Operator dated during inspection.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observe Nicholas Cortese expired training on 03/01/2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed lettuce case stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottle inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
45
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed soap bottle not identified with common name next to 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a 2 light rendering lamps on top of hand wash sink in kitchen area, Manager removed during inspection.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Nick Cortese.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bag chips stored on floor next to stove in kitchen area. Also a raw onions bag next to walk in cooler door. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on make table at subs area.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); next to 3 compartment sink .
21-07-4
43
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
78
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Operator had mop sink installed according to DBPR approved plan, but was asked to be removed by the city of key largo because according to them it could not be located near the new cooking equipment being installed. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Avenue Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Avenue Subs on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Avenue Subs?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Avenue Subs.
How does Avenue Subs compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?
Avenue Subs most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Key Largo average of 69.
Has Avenue Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Avenue Subs have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Avenue Subs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Avenue Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Avenue Subs is inspected around two times per year on average.
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