Applebee's Neighborhood Grill Degrades its Sanitary Rating

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.

No Violations Were Observed

Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with draws in cookline.

Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.

Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.

Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.

Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.

Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Cooking oil found on food line

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer''s specifications. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.

Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**

Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Torn seasoning bag on food storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**

Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.

Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting boards deeply stained

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Equipment stored wet

Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan guards walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. flour storage shelf Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chipolte seasoning container on storage shelf Corrected On Site.

Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Repeat Violation.

Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.

Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards deeply stained

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. inside doors of reach in coolers in front of grill

Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on bar and other stations

Critical - Observed objectionable odors. servers station line in kitchen. EXPO area

Observed open dumpster lid.

Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.fan guards walk in cooler

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. purple liquid Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, chicken, pork in reach-in cooler by cookline.

Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw chicken stored over shrimp and potato, in reach-in-cooler on cook line.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.

Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.

In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container, pasta, cheese.

Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers, nacho containers.

Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler, with mold like substance.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.

Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, take-out containers in dining room.

Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, storing wiping clothes.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous foods in reachin cooler drawers Corrected On Site by icing down or moving to walkin cooler.

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler drawers under grills, DO NOT STORE ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED.

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Burger buns in freezer Corrected On Site.

Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.

In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. cooked pasta Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Corrected On Site.

Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salt seasoning Corrected On Site.

Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.

Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar.

Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Advised not to use until repaired.

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees mens bathroom .

Critical - Observed buildup of a moldlike substance on soda dispensing nozzles in serve area.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles behind bar.

Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.

Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing soda gun holster .

In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoops.

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. womens bathroom . Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. soda gun behind bar.

Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.

Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. chip drawer on cook's line.

Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as evidenced by straw, noodle and spoon in sink.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. reachin freezer bottom on cook's line.

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. soda machine in service area.

Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. storage area.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. bar

No Violations Were Observed

Critical - Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize

Critical - Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof

Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly

Critical - Toxic items properly stored

Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored

Clean clothes, hair restraints

Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved

Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean

Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean

Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean

Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation

Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation

Critical - Foods handled with minimum contact

Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)