AVENUE SUBS
98900 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo FL 33037 · 3057417461
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016037962 | Jul 11, 2016 | Oct 14, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Observed at sandwich station. Operator provided.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table at kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from plumbing under triple sink.
Mar 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand wash sink next to reach in cooler. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Food stored on floor. Observed lettuce case stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator stored properly during inspection.
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.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at sub preparation area.
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed soap bottle not identified with common name next to 3 compartment sink.
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.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on make table at subs area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); next to 3 compartment sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.