Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar

Observed riblets cold held in reach-in drawer under grill over 41 degrees F. Rule: 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P Corrective Action: PIC discarded.

Observed an opened bag of roast beef in reach in cooler across from grill without date marking. Rule:

1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it:

(i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P

(ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P Corrective Action: PIC discarded.

Observed Burbon Seasoning in cracked plastic multiuse container in dry storage area. Rule:

1. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be:

(i) Smooth; Pf

(ii) Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Pf Corrective Action: PIC disposed of cracked container.