Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Observed there were no paper towels at the hand wash sink located in the bar area. COS: PIC immediately changed the paper towels once the inspector informed him the paper towels were empty. CA: All hand wash sinks must provide hand drying provisions.

Observed single service lids sitting against bucket of sanitizer water. COS: PIC relocated the single service lids to the dry storage area. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles

Observed multiple silver pans stored on the dry food rack that had been wet stacked. COS: Store Manager checked all the bulk of the pans on the clean dish rack and separated the ones that were still wet. CA: Equipment and utensils should be allowed to dry completely prior to stacking.

Observed brown like substance on the interior of soda drink nozzles. COS by employees properly wash. rinse and sanitize the drink nozzles. Observed build up on the margarita strainer. COS by manager putting all the strainers in the dishwashing machine to wash, rinse, and sanitize the strainers.   511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed there were no paper towels at the hand wash sink located in the ware wash area. COS: PIC immediately changed the paper towels once the inspector informed him the paper towels were empty.

Observed wiping clothes being stored in sanitizer bucket that showed 0ppm. PIC instructed employee to change buckets out. Observed employee use sanitizer tube to fill bucket and test water and it did not show any sanitizer in it. Inquired if the solution in the locked box is actually sanitizer when the PIC informed the inspector that he does not have a key for it. CA: PIC stated that the kitchen will use the same sanitizer as the bar until ECO Lab can come service the line.

Observed single use cup stored in brown sugar and silver scoop stored in the bulk sugar laying flat. COS: PIC removed the scoops from both the brown sugar and the bulk sugar.

Observed dipper wells a temperature between 85 and 125. If utensils are to be stored in water between use the water must hold a temperature of 135F or higher.

Observed multiple silver pans stored on the dry food rack that had been wet stacked. CA: Equipment and utensils should be allowed to dry completely prior to stacking.

Observed flies throughout the kitchen area and in front food service area.

Observed silver containers stored on drying/clean racks stacked while wet on top of one another.