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AVENUE SUBS

AVENUE SUBS in KEY LARGO has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 days ago · 5 reports on file

98900 Overseas Highway
Florida, 33037
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/9/2026· 3d ago

Inspection #: 3645640

Call Back - Complied

1/5/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13455968

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Dussanee Cortese manager certification expired on 10/18/2025. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand wash sink next to reach in cooler. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

7/8/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10877486

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed lettuce case stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - 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
  • 01B-02-5:High 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-02-5:High 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
  • 41-15-5:High 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
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - 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-14-5:Intermediate - 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.

8/8/2024· 1y 7mo ago

2 basic

  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at sub preparation area. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-01-4:Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Repeat Violation

10/24/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8354284

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 int, 4 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - 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
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on make table at subs area.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); next to 3 compartment sink .
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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-09-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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-13-5:Intermediate - 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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed soap bottle not identified with common name next to 3 compartment sink.