Applebee's Neighborhood Grill Improves its Sanitary Rating
12719 W Sunrise Blvd
Sunrise, FL 33323
Health Inspection Reports
2/16/2015 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook's line equipment.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in a prep area. Towel was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Cooked rice at 101° **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. The container for BBQ rub.
7/18/2014 | 6 Violations | Rating 4/5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plates and pans stacked wet on the clean storage rack at the end of the cook's line.
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at the fry side end of the cook's line.
High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed soiled plates on the clean plate storage rack at the end of the cook's line.
High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
3/5/2014 | 10 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a souffl cup being used to portion cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans on a rack next to the dish machine.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. On the cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed a cycle for the high temp dish machine and the gauges never moved.
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. The hand wash sink in the back is next to a table that is used for prep. Need a splash guard installed to prevent splashing soap and water on food.
High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed a heavily soiled cutting board in use during prep.
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. One of the many microwave ovens on the cooks line.
8/22/2013 | 9 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used with potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans and dishes
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In a soiled ice scoop holder next to the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Both at the bar.
High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara sauce , reheated to 170° **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizer pails **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Almost all on the cook's line.
1/22/2013 | 13 Violations | Rating 3.25/5
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.several food in tall glass reach in cooler 46 f- corrective action lowered thermostat
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer provides a temperature range, but no specific temperature.tall reach in cooler
Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Food server handling soiled dishes or utensils then clean dishes/utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.all prose cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
10/23/2012 | 4 Violations | Rating 5/5
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Corrected On Site.
Observed ceiling in disrepair. Water damage from AC-in dinning room
Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
8/3/2012 | 7 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Critical - Observed soiled ice machine gaskets.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar area- Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed live fruit flies in kitchen.
Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers.
3/30/2012 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
3/29/2012 | 9 Violations | Rating 4/5
Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelve by back door
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Single service container- Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by dead roache found- One dead single service container This violation must be corrected by : 03/30/12.
Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Six team members employee's training expired-
1/5/2012 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Beef Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. In flour Corrected On Site.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.Cooked rice Corrected On Site.
Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
9/1/2011 | 5 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Corrected On Site.
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
1/24/2011 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit butter. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
Observed single-service articles improperly stored to go boxes not inverted.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Missing lid at dumpster.
Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
7/20/2010 | 5 Violations | Rating 5/5
Violation: 15-31-1Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - walkin cooler door in disrepair not able to close tightly.
Violation: 15-32-1Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
Violation: 23-05-1Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface - dust on ac vent - near dish machine.
Violation: 23-07-1Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up - walkin cooler where steaks and beer stored.
Violation: 51-13-1No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
7/19/2010 | 13 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - 48 F tilapia and 48 ham- had been into reachin cooler 1.5 hr ago - returned to walkin cooler.
Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures - tilapia 48 F and ham 48 F. Advised not to store potentiallly hazard foods till repaired - near cookline. Three units not at 41 F or less. All foods moved to walkin cooler and other functional reachin cooler - near cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 07/20/10. Foods where put in units about 1.5 hrs ago. This violation must be corrected by : 07/20/10.This violation must be corrected by : 07/20/10.
Critical - Observed bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat - bowl inside bread crumb container - dry storage.Corrected On Site.
Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - walkin cooler door in disrepair not able to close tightly.
Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - kitchen.Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.Corrected On Site.
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface - dust on ac vent - near dish machine.
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up - walkin cooler where steaks and beer stored.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - kitchen.Corrected On Site.
Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
1/22/2009 | 11 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Knives.
No copy of latest inspection report.
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryers.
Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Icecream scoops.
Observed reuse of single-service articles. Gloves not changed when necessary.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken wings.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Beside prep table.
Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Torn gloves Repeat Violation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/23/2008 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Knife Corrected On Site.
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On Site.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.