AVENUE SUBS
98900 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – 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.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed soap bottle not identified with common name next to 3 compartment sink.
Basic 4
08B-38-4Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on make table at subs area.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); next to 3 compartment sink .
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:56 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.