THE AVENUE
330 1 AVE S, Saint Petersburg FL 33701
Last inspected Dec 5, 2024 · 5 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
DEC 23
DEC 24
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections trending up, 73 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on three compartment sink. Manager killed and removed. Asked to sanitize the area and it has not been done. 18 live roaches underneath dish washer in kitchen. 2 live roaches on wall in kitchen in between washing machine and reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $4,300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023069257 | Oct 17, 2023 | Mar 18, 2024 | $200 |
| 3--2019030311 | May 7, 2019 | Jul 11, 2019 | $1,100 |
| 3--2019024954 | Apr 11, 2019 | Jun 4, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2017007155 | Jan 6, 2017 | Mar 14, 2017 | $300 |
| 3--2016055816 | Dec 5, 2016 | Jan 4, 2017 | $800 |
| 3--2015019330 | Mar 31, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | $1,500 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in the kitchen have built up food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced paper towels.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine removed from rear bar area. Inspector supplied Manager with Plan Review contact information.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with toxic cleaner not labeled. Employee labeled.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen is soiled with grease.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted current license.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on three door reach in cooler in kitchen. Exposed insulation on two door reach in cooler in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen soiled with grease debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
Kitchen walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays not inverted for protection. Employee inverted.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottles of window cleaner behind rear bar area. Manager labeled appropriately.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by soda machine outside restrooms not properly secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with grease debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen are torn and ripped.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in kitchen are soiled with food debris. Gaskets in beer cooler are soiled with mold like substance.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in beer cooler over oranges. Manager stored correctly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled with grease debris.
Oct 19, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen is soiled with grease condensation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind fryers in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen are cracked and in disrepair next to fryers.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall in kitchen between dishwasher and reach in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease condensation on ceiling and on walls of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen are soiled with food and grease condensation.
Oct 18, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on three compartment sink. Manager killed and removed. Asked to sanitize the area and it has not been done. 18 live roaches underneath dish washer in kitchen. 2 live roaches on wall in kitchen in between washing machine and reach in cooler.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by frozen drink machine in rear bar area are not properly secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen is soiled with grease condensation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind fryers in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen are cracked and in disrepair next to fryers.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall in kitchen between dishwasher and reach in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease condensation on ceiling and on walls of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen are soiled with food and grease condensation.
Oct 17, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 34 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority5 Intermediate22 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee in kitchen began working with food by donning gloves but not washing hands first.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 4 live flies in rear bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen is at 0 ppm quaternary.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on three compartment sink. Manager killed and removed. Asked to sanitize the area and it has not been done. 18 live roaches underneath dish washer in kitchen. 2 live roaches on wall in kitchen in between washing machine and reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler underneath cooktop top drawer: American cheese (45F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib behind dish machine in kitchen.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution at hostess stand exceeds 400 ppm quaternary.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by vacuum cleaner. Manager removed. Hand wash sink behind front bar area blocked by dish washer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used to store chemical bottles and utensils. Manager removed. Hand wash sinks in bar areas used to burn ice.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for either chlorine dish machine or for quaternary tablets.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine by restrooms is soiled with mold like substance.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of dish machine is soiled with food debris buildup.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled with food and hard water debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by frozen drink machine in rear bar area are not properly secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen is soiled with grease condensation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker and phone stored on prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation in kitchen with no hair restraint.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind fryers in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen are cracked and in disrepair next to fryers.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall in kitchen between dishwasher and reach in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease condensation on ceiling and on walls of kitchen.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop is stored top of ice machine and top of ice machine is dirty.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between doors of roll top cooler on cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles. Manager removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza ovens just inside door of kitchen has built up food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen stored on stove cooktop.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen are soiled with food and grease condensation.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe from dishwasher in kitchen leaks onto the floor.
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.