APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
FAILWednesday, April 2, 2014 at 4:03 PM
Violations Cited
03-3-501.16
Hot Holding
Spinach dip = 44 F. Provide proper cold holding temperature. Item was discarded.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat
04-3-501.15/4-301.11
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
Remove drip pans placed below steamers in prep area. Pans are catching water leaking fromn steamer. Repair or replace steam unit to ensure no leaks.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
provide proper storafge of cooked and raw food items. Keep seperated as needed. Review code requiremnts to ensure all foods are properly seperated while stored in the walk in. In the walk in cooler do not stack food items on top pf each other. Provide proper storage.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
16-4-501.11/.15
Dishwashng Facilities
Provide proper drain plugs for each compartment of the 3 compartment sink.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
21-3-304.14
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
clean exterior of trash barrel stored outside. Clean exterior of all bulk food containers in the prep area. Clean exterior of ice machine. Remove buildup around the door area.
Why This Matters
INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.
Code Requirements
Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.
Corrective Actions
Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log
24-4-904.11AB
Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils
when dirty scoops are placed in dipper well ensure that water to well is turned on and dipper well is functioning properly.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
34-5-501.111/.115
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
remove heavy buildup of trash and debris around the trash area. Keep grounds clean at all times. Remove heavy buildup on grounds around dumpsters.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
36-6-201.11
Floors Designed Constructed Installed
clean floor of freezer. Remove heavy buildup around shelf legs.
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean
42-6-501.113/.114
Premises Maintained
remove large fryer unit stored at trash area. Also remove any other unused items stored throughout this establishment. Keep all brooms and mops 6 inches off the floor area. Also store items in an area where cross contamination will not be an issue.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.