The Avenue
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2024
41
Score
Public records show five inspections at The Avenue stretching back to 2022. The Avenue was last inspected on Dec 5, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The Avenue's latest score of 41 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Oct 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: No proof of training for some employees at the time of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Establishment is in process of getting all training renewed and up to date. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen is soiled with grease condensation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind fryers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall in kitchen between dishwasher and reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease condensation on ceiling and on walls of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen are soiled with food and grease condensation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen are cracked and in disrepair next to fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
64
Jun 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
29
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to hand wash sink in kitchen, hose bibb connection and no vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by fryers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line has built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete on floor of walk in cooler in outside storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceilings in kitchen are soiled with accumulated grease and food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Avenue last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Avenue on file is from Dec 5, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does The Avenue compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
The Avenue most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has The Avenue's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Avenue have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Avenue means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Avenue inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Avenue is inspected around two times per year on average.
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