AVENUE SUBS
98900 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – 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.
03A-02-5High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5High Priority – 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) **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
02C-03-5Intermediate – 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.
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 3
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed lettuce case stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:00 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.