APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

Basic - Accumulation of dead insects. 6 termite wings 2 dead flies All on window sills of dining room Staff disposed of all insects and cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. The wall to the left of entrance of the dining room, has a hole and appears soft around the edges. There is a hole in the windowsill in the same area of the wall damage. Termite wings present.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors have build up of grease and food debris cook line, prep areas and storage areas including walk in freezer. 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. Cook line scoop handles touching food shredded cheese, mushrooms Operator removed handles from food during inspection Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment has grease build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area, storage areas.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Carpet in dining room heavily stained.

Basic - microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill on cook line Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Napkins stored in hand wash sink behind bar. Bar tender removed napkins from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package Salmon being thawed in ROP packaging on counter. Salmon 34F. Operator removed from packaging.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Heavy accumulation of grease on filters, ceiling and wall.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fixed equipment behind cook line including the back of equipment facing server area heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all foods removed from its original container.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained with food debris. Stove and grill on cookline soiled with food debris. Nozzles of tea soiled. Cutting boards near 3 compartment sink. Discussed with manager on duty. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Tea nozzles have been cleaned. One white cutting board near 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in ceiling tile near walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. On cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Operator states cleaning is scheduled for 9/9 Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Area behind soda nozzles soiled with dust. Discussed with operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to mop sink Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of broiler on cook line soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooking oil being stored in a zep spray bottle not made for food contact. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ladles and dishes stored on rack in dish wash area. Operator removed items to wash rinse and sanitize Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line and dish wash area standing water.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line prep area and storage area

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers on cook line contain food removed from its original container and not labeled with common name. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 7 small flying insects in dining area to the right of the bar. - 2 small flying insects in wait station/POS area behind bar. - 26 small flying insects on wall at kitchen entrance next to dishmachine area. - 3 small flying insects underneath dishmachine. Flies are not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Observed 2 small flying insects in dining room not landing on any food contact surfaces. Operator removed small flying insects. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. - 4 termite wings on ledge in front waiting area. - 6 dead termites on ledge next to booth next to waiting area. - 64 termite wings on ledge next to booth next to waiting area. - 11 dead termites underneath TouchTunes station in wooden box enclosure. - 12 termite wings underneath TouchTunes station in wooden box enclosure. - 36 termite wings on window ledge by the entrance door. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Observed 6 insect wings underneath TouchTunes station in wooden box enclosure. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 1 flying insect at bar area -1 flying insect at cook line

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - mashed potatoes at steam table 108 F manager reheated to 180 F - reviewed reheating for hot holding with manager Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - heavily soiled grill , warmer shelf and fryers at cook line

Basic - -Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in corner area of bar -Hole in or other damage to wall in seating area below tables near windows on the east side of dining room -Ceiling tile missing near walk in cooler

Basic - -Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting in dining area near bar -Floor area(s) covered with standing water in broken tile area of bar -Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line . Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area near walk in cooler

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled seating at booths in creases of coverings in bar area - soiled gaskets of cooler at bar and cook line - soiled wooden holders of plates near register area

Basic - Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in bar area

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salad mix 45 F- 48 F at cook line - manager voluntarily discarded salad mix Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris next to fryers and in the liquor room near walk in freezer -Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris next to fryers

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine on the top area Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - ice buckets opposite ice machine - Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.metal pans stacked on shelf in dishwashing area Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in mop sink area

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at cook line in salad drawer

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area near freezer. 4 flies inside back area near walk in freezer, operator scheduled pest control on this day.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 55 F , cooked rice 61F , vegetable burger 64F , cooked chicken 61F on cart from reach in cooler opposite center grill on cook line being transferred to walk in freezer for quick down - held in cooler for 2 1/2 hours , butter 49 F , sour cream 47 F opposite end grill - food moved to walk in freezer recheck : pico 43F , cooked rice 43F , vegetable burger 34 F , cooked chicken 43 F , sour cream 44 F , butter 43F Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with single service items in bar. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. As you enter the kitchen across from dish area. Repeat Violation

Basic - -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cooks line and under equipment on cooks line soiled. Wall soiled on cooks line behind flat top, grill, and fryers.. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance observed inside ice machine in dish area.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside and outside warewashing machine in dish area. Top of dish machine soiled where the doors meet the top of the dish machine. Inside Dish machine soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment Stored together wet inside dish area on drying racks.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Two microwaves at end of cook line across from grill soiled. Soda holster fittings over ice in bar soiled with mold like substance over ice bin.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink soiled. Scale soiled with old food in prep area. Top of oil storage system soiled in prep area. Top of oven/steamer inside prep area soiled. Sides of fryers soiled with grease. Gaskets on cook line soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance.

Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen areas of the establishment. Near back hallway area and in front of reach in freezer in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside bar across from three compartment sink.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe onto floor in front of ice machine in dish area. Piping was disconnected in back of ice machine manager connected the pipe and cleaned the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Electrical wire from exposed hot holding equipment hanging and touching wet floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine on top and side areas - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in cook line area of the establishment at drain area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soda dispenser shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-31: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Discussed proper procedure with manager Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: Employee touched ear pieces with gloves hand then engaged in food preparation, discussed proper procedure with manager, manager had employee remove gloves and properly wash hands Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep tables in prep area, under coolers on cook line, behind equipment on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor on cook line next to reach in cooler by fryers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and freezer on cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: Time Extended