APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of soda gun with build up of slime. Operator removed soda gun for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed corner of floor next to ice machine in kitchen with a build up of soil and food debris.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice in bar area. Operator removed scoop and ice. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispensing gun in bar area with build up of slime and soil. Manager cleaned soda dispensing gun. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in front of walk-in freezer cracked and missing.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing under dishwasher.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and broken floor tile on cook line.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching strawberries.operator moved handle above product. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill with excess grease.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on food preparation surface. Employee removed cell phone and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops with the handles in the food. Manager removed scoops. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the walk-in freezer torn.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Manager removed and sanitized the holder and scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Missing end caps on the lights in the dry storage area and dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing signs missing in the women's bathroom and bar area.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the reach in cooler in the bar area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); stored in the walk-in cooler covered. Manager stated the ground beef was made into Pattie's covered and placed in the walk-in cooler on the afternoon of 7/11. Manager dictated the ground beer.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); stored in the walk-in cooler covered. Manager stated the ground beef was made into Pattie's covered and placed in the walk-in cooler on the afternoon of 7/11. Manager dictated the ground beer. Corrective Action Taken

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. Emailed handouts.

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ovens on the cook line.

Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Light in the dry storage area missing end caps.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler the bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle stored over lids. Operator placed lids to be washed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed in female bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaning fluid no labeled.. Operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in hand washing sink at the cook line. In hand washing sink in male bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed ice machine at wait station.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath prep sink, between prep sink and reach in cooler. Behind cooking equipment.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area between soda nozzles on soda machine.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the bar area.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken stored over potatoes in reach in freezer. Operator placed chicken on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed in females bathroom one hand washing sink have low pressure. Operator fixed the faucet during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink at the kitchen area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents above ice machine.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain filled with plastic cup, and debris. Operator cleaned the drain. Observed drain filled with plastic straws and cups in the bar area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing cover at the reach in cooler exposing different wires, and it is solid with food debris. Operator placed the cover.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor around ice machine soiled.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around the nozzles soiled at the soda machine at the kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed in the bar area.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken stored over cheese bites in the reach in freezer in the kitchen area. Operator placed the cheese bites on upper shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzles in soda machine in the kitchen area.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in the kitchen area.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed the license. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the wait station. Operator already has called the plumber. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onion rings stored on the floor in walk in freezer . Operator placed the item on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around the nozzles in soda machine at the kitchen area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf holders rusted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed waitress used glass with no handle and scooped ice. Operator obtained proper serving utensil. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile broken above walk in cooler.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout cooking line.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed rusted shelf holders, wrapped with duct tape, not smooth and cleanable.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone charging cable stored in with condiments. Employee removed the cable. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet container stored above dry container on clean dish rack.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in beer walk-in cooler, and behind equipment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on the floor. Employee placed the bucket in dishwashing area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the sinks and dishwashing area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, at bar. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning removed from bulk in smaller container not labeled. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw shrimp then clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled all bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment on the cook line and in the keg cooler. Importance of following proper protocol with this repeat violation was reinforced with the manager and employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of the scoop in the raw shrimp in the reach in cooler on the cook line, stored in the shrimp. Manager removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Missing caps on several lights above the cook line.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sinks at the bar and the men's bathroom. Importance of following proper protocol with this repeat violation was reinforced with the manager and employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All dishwasher racks soiled. Area around the nozzles of the soda machine in the wait station area soiled with a black mold-like substance.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the keg walk-in cooler soiled with a mold like substance. Walls in the food walk-in cooler soiled with a rust-like debris.