AVENUE GRILL
818 A PHILLIP RANDOLPH BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32206 · 904.329-2282
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (77F - Cold Holding), stored sitting out on counter in kitchen approximately 15 mins as per manager from reach in cooler. Manager place back in reach in cooler. Item is not on time.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019037001 | Dec 19, 2018 | Sep 17, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen and ware washing area.
Ceiling tile missing. Back of establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents dusty near ware washing area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in Back wall of establishment.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of rolling black cart.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of coolers and cooking equipment are soiled with food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Light missing in stainless cooler.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in prep area and ware washing area.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing near back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near back door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of rolling cart.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on cooler door. Hood filters soiled with grease. Exterior of kitchen equipment is soiled with food and grease build up.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Light missing in stainless cooler.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on rolling cart/handle and cooler door handles.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board lining shelf in reach in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen, storage and ware washing area.
Ceiling tile missing. Back storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on coolers/ freezer. Grease build up on cooking equipment. Build up on side of flat top grill.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on interior of cooler.
Jul 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 14, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. A couple bags of trash outside of garbage cans
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs - then handling to go container without washing hands. Employee wash hands
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (77F - Cold Holding), stored sitting out on counter in kitchen approximately 15 mins as per manager from reach in cooler. Manager place back in reach in cooler. Item is not on time.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Moved by manager.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area. Manager provided soap
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's rest room door left open
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handle of reach in cooler with food debris buildup
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In entire kitchen, food prep area and ware washing area
Ceiling tile missing. Near mop sink area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vent and ceiling tiles near ware washing area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone stored on top of flour breading box on cook line. Moved by manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
Equipment in poor repair. Upright single door reach in cooler in prep area with torn gasket
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen area with black build up
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build Exterior of fryer soiled with grease build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler in kitchen with shelves soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go container stored on floor in kitchen
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and shrimp stored over ready to eat turkey bacon, employee properly stored food items
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on cooler door handle
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On bottom shelf in reach in cooler
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in ware washing and kitchen area
Ceiling tile missing. Near mop sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of black rolling cart
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on white freezer Grease build up on exterior of cooking equipment Hood filters are soiled with grease build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers are soiled
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Missing in cooler near door
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand sink near fryer
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On bottom of reach in cooler
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on Cooler door handles
Ceiling tile missing. A few ceiling tiles missing near back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled with dust Grease build up on exterior of equipment Gaskets soiled with debris on reach in coolers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris on bottom of stainless cooler next to white freezer
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. No light in reach in cooler near white freezer
Dec 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored with French fries in white reach in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on grey bin used to store flour
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand sink near cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand wash sink, employee moved trash can
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on bottom of stainless reach in cooler
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food build up on refrigerator handles
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling tiles near back door
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing near triple sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust, gasket soiled on white reach in freezer. Debris on exterior of refrigerators
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at hand wash sink near triple sink is spraying water everywhere when the water is turned on.
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