AVENUE BLU
122 South Howard Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33609
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 6/5/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8879976
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher in bar area tested 0ppm of chlorine.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over potatoes. Manager removed and properly stored eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit not used to check dishwasher in bar area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dirty dish stored inside it on front line. Chef removed dish and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Inspection Date: 9/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8776320
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside fish fry batter. Chef removed bowl and places at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn inside reach in cooler on front line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Gallons of grease stored on floor in back kitchen area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon thawing at room temperature. Chef placed under running water. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to mop sink has dust buildup.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Condensation dripping from vent inside walk in cooler.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by ice machine in back kitchen area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on front line.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 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.
Inspection Date: 1/9/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579553
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.