Applebee's #91056

Observed dishwasher solution testing below recommended levels - replaced empty sanitizer jug during inspection.

Chemicals in dry storage stored next to boxed dishware. Chemical spray bottle stored near and facing food prep surface. Chemicals should be stored separately from food prep areas and dishware.

Observed lids placed on top of cooling chicken and containers stacked in reach-in cooler - chicken discarded during inspection.

Observed clothes stored in sanitizer which was testing below recommended strength - sanitizing solution remade during inspection.

Observed equipment and walls with heavy food residue and debris build-up throughout the kitchen.

Observed damaged ceiling tiles with hole/gaps and in general disrepair throughout the kitchen area, damaged walk-in-freezer door.

Observed numerous flies throughout the kitchen and dining area.

Observed equipment and walls with heavy food residue and debris build-up throughout the kitchen.

Observed damaged ceiling tiles with hole/gaps and in general disrepair throughout the kitchen area, damaged walk-in-freezer door.

Observed the following foods not properly holding safe cold holding temperatures of 41F or below: In the prep-top cooler (ice bath) Four Cheese sauce 55F, Alfredo sauce 56F, Diced tomatoes 45F, Ranch Dressing 50F, Sour cream 48F. In the walk-in-cooler Cooked ribs 46F, 50F. Ice bath made properly, and food allowed to cool. Sour cream and Ribs discarded during inspection.

Observed accumulation of debris on heat lamp at expo area where food is placed under for service.

Observed equipment and walls with heavy food residue and debris build-up throughout the kitchen.

Observed walls/ceiling with holes and gaps in general disrepair throughout the kitchen area, damaged walk-in-freezer wall.

Observed back area of kitchen not properly venting smoke.

Observed the following foods not cold holding at safe cold holding temperatures of 41F or below. In the prep-top-cooler: Cream sauce 46F Cheese sauce 48F. Foods stirred to bring temps down to 40F and 41F respectively. Foods should be 41F or below evenly throughout. Ice baths used in prep-top cooler to keep cold.

Observed handwashing sink by three compartment sink without hand drying provisions. Paper towels provided during inspection.

Observed water from ice bath dripping down onto food prep surface where it may contact food prepared in that area. Prep-top cooler not working ice and water being used to keep foods cool.

Observed cold holding prep-top units not in good repair and no longer constructed of durable materials or able to function as intended under normal use conditions.

Observed equipment and walls with heavy food residue and debris build-up throughout the kitchen.

Observed walls/ceiling with holes and gaps in general disrepair throughout the kitchen area.

Observed the following foods not cold holding at safe cold holding temperatures of 41F or below. In the prep-top-cooler: Salsa 61F, Sliced tomatoes 62F, Spinach dip 63F. In the Reach-in-cooler: Deli meat roast beef 65F, Deli meat Turkey and ham 59F, Cheese sauce 67F, Pork Sausage 65F, Tomato soup 63F, Chicken soup 67F. All foods discarded during inspection and Cold holding equipment turned on during inspection.

Observed handwashing sink by reach-in-freezers without hand drying provisions. Paper towels provided during inspection.

Observed heavy build up on multiple spice shakers. Shakers removed and cleaned during inspection.

Observed cold holding prep-top units not in good repair and no longer constructed of durable materials or able to function as intended under normal use conditions.

Observed build up in microwave near fryer station. Advised PIC to clean at a frequency to minimize accumulation.

Observed hole in wall near dish machine station.

Observed ice build up on door and on the floor of walk-in freezer and missing tiles on the floor in walk-in freezer.

Observed coleslaw, sliced tomatoes, onions in walk-in cooler and diced tomatoes, lettuce, onions in prep top cooler exceeding their use by date of 10/16/24. All food items discarded.

Observed gap under exit door in back kitchen and hole in wall near dish machine station.

Observed scoop handle touching shredded cheese and lettuce in prep top cooler and strawberries in reach-in cooler.

Observed ice build up on door and on the floor of walk in freezer.

Observed missing light shields throughout kitchen area.

Observed black build up inside soda machine nozzles. Advised PIC to clean at a frequency to minimize accumulation.

Observed an accumulation of food residue and debris inside microwave. Microwave cleaned during the inspection.

Observed broken and missing tiles in walk-in cooler and ice build-up on floor in walk-in freezer.

Observed cleaning gloves hanging on handwash sink on bar. PIC removed gloves.

Observed open bags of sugar and pancake flour. PIC sealed bags.

Observed single use lids and containers with food surface exposed. PIC inverted items.

Observed items above 41F in cooler drawers across from flat-top grill; G Beef 46.7, Queso 51F. PIC discarded queso and placed ice to cool ground beef.

Observed items thawing in standing water. Water must be running at less than 70F. PIC moved items to cooler.

Observed open bags of sugar in kitchen. PIC sealed items.

Observed hole in electrical box cover.