APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

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 milk at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups stacked at soda fountain machine. Operator removed from stacking to allow air flow to air dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container at shelf near ware washing area. Operator removed the old label and sanitized the container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Observed: Vacuum breaker in the wrong location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator placed in the correct location. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blender at bar area handwash sink. Operator removed the blender. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee at ware washing area. Educated the employee to compliance. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at wait station next to soda fountain machine. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed juice containers at bar ice bin due to ice over flowing with the juice containers at divider. Operator discarded the ice and created the divide. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured the tank. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled. Observed at various locations at kitchen. Operator cleaned the ceiling tiles. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes/glasses and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated the employee and operator. Observed employee remove gloves and wash his hands to put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature 81°F at ware washing area handwash sink due to cold water mixing with the hot water. Operator turned down the cold water handle to reach a minimum of 100F at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at bar. Educated the operator.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site