Avenue Coffeehouse

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Inspections

1. Jan 30, 2026 Routine · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping the wands on the espresso machine is stored on the counter.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

2. Apr 24, 2025 Routine · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     Handwashing sink is not non-hand operated nor does not have the wing style handles. Having a difficult time in finding handles that fit.

     Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated.

     Code 5-202.12 (C)

3. Nov 12, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     Handwashing sink is not non-hand operated.

     Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated. Wing style handles are needed.

     Code 5-202.12 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     11-12-24: Plywood shelving needs to be covered with contact paper or sealed. Framing with 2X4's has been sealed with varnish like sealer. May add another coat. 10-21-24: Some of the framing for the coffee counter is bare wood that has not been covered or sealed. Some of the shelving is bare plywood that needs to be sealed or covered.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

4. Oct 21, 2024 Pre-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No quat test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     Handwashing sink is not non-hand operated.

     Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated. Wing style handles are needed.

     Code 5-202.12 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Some of the framing for the coffee counter is bare wood that has not been covered or sealed. Some of the shelving is bare plywood that needs to be sealed or covered.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - ENCLOSED

     Toilet room right off the customer seating area is not provided with a self-closing door.

     Correction: Provide a self- closing door mechanism on bathroom door to provide a self closing door.

     Code 6-202.14

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at the kitchen handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14