Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

EHS observed:

-several microwave plate covers cracked through -mixing bins for wing sauce with cracking, chipping -mixing carafes for cocktail prep cracked, chipped

Utensils shall be maintained in a state of repair

PIC to discard, replace any damaged utensil in facility. PIC discarded named items.

EHS observed damaged, bent vent covers in hood section of fryer station.

Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair

PIC to repair or replace.

EHS observed interior rear of beer cooler's flooring buckling in an alarming manner, possible subsuming.

All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

PIC to have floor addressed.

Observed male cook working without a beard guard and female cook working without a hair restraint. (i) Hair Restraints.

1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. EHS informed the GM; he supplied both workers with a hair net to restraint.

Observed female cook working with a watch on her wrist. g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.EHS informed the GM that the only jewelry allowed is a plain wedding band.

Observed weather stripping needed at entrance near pick up station. (m) Outer Openings, Protected.

1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. EHS informed the GM; facility is to check all other openings for signs of light around the door frame. GM stated he would have it fixed.

Observed items in the prep top cooler across from the broiler above 41F. Temperatures noted in temperature section below. EHS questioned on what time the items were placed in the unit; he stated at 10 AM. f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC moved items to cooler. PIC is aware not to place items in the until it can maintain temperature.

Observed ambient air of the prep top cooler across from the broiler at 50-55F. 3. Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.PIC contacted servicing company to look at the unit. PIC is aware not to place items in the unit until it can maintain temperature. Pike's Peak Performance arrived to service the prep top cooler unit and PIC informed technician to check the new broiler while EHS was on-site due to the unit pushing out excessive heat.