The AVE Lounge

Inspector's notes

Observed counter popcorn machine stored on the floor of the bar and a hot dog roller stored on the floor next to the ice machine at the time of inspection. Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles stored in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying; and covered or inverted. Instructed PIC to properly store equipment at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at the time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed employee filling their own drink with ice using bare hands from a bag storing customers ice. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Employee set bag aside for their use and will use a different bag with ice for customers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed handwashing sink in the back with equipment in the sink and blocked with decor at the time of inspection. Handwashing sinks should be maintained so accessible at all times and not used for other purposes than handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection and wash instructed to keep handwashing sinks easily accessible at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed counter popcorn machine stored on the floor of the bar and a hot dog roller stored on the floor next to the ice machine at the time of inspection. Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles stored in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying; and covered or inverted. Instructed PIC to properly store equipment at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at the time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed no quaternary ammonium test strips or chlorine test strips for the sanitizers used in the establishment at the time of the inspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection by June 19th.

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels at either handwashing sink at the time of the inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Employee placed paper towels at the sink at the time of the inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: Observed no soap at the handwashing sink near the ice machine at the time of the inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Employee placed soap at the sink at the time of the inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed sanitizer tabs stored in the container with a cutting board, drink shaker, ice cream scoop at the time of the inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed no quaternary ammonium test strips for the sanitizer used in the establishment at the time of the inspection. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection (Friday, August 29th).

Inspector's notes

Observed drain line for draft beer/keg discharging into a sanitizer bucket at the time of the inspection. Use hard pipe, sloped to drain, with a minimum 1” air gap at floor sink. Draining into a bottle/bucket/container is not approved. Correct prior to re-inspection (Friday, August 29th)