Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

October 19, 2017 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • toxic items stored near food
    Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
    Inspector note: Found/observed live fruit flies(15 )(gnats) in rear kitchen areas and by pop dispensing unit in bar area. citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
    code 18
  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: Found/observed no certified food mgr with at city of Chicago food sanitation certificate from the city of Chicago while preparing, handling potentially hazardous foods at time of inspection, citation issued 7-38-012, serious violation.
    code 21
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: Found observed previous minor violations from inspection report #1951403 not corrected from(2/09/2017), not in compliance violations # 32(Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced),Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.), Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.), caul around prep table counter, and by dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced). #33(Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)), #34(Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning, prep(corners)floors in walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners) , # 35(Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning., #38(3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced0, at this time of inspection, citation issued 7-42-090 serious violation
    code 29
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Above violation not corrected still remaining from last inspection from 2/09/2017(Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. caulk around prep table counter, and by dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: Above violation not corrected still remaining from 2/09/2017(: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)).
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: Above violation not corrected from 2/09/2017 still remaining(Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)). • Floors in rear kitchen areas, walk in cooler, prep areas and by pop dispensing unit need re-grouting.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: Above violation not corrected from 2/09/2017, still remaining( Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning). • Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Above violation not corrected from 2/09/2017 still remaining 3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 9, 2017: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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