Applebee's Neighborhood Grill

August 13, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. NOTED AN INCH GAP/OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AND RE CAULK BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.-----NOTED FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS (WATER ACCUMULATION IN BETWEEN SEAMS) BY DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK (BY DISH WASHING AREA), DRAINPIPE UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT (LEFT HAND SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY (HOT WATER) FAUCET (HOSE ATTACHMENT WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE) LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. MUST BE REPAIR.--------NOTED AN UN VENTED GRILL ON TOP OF PREP/COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION (MUST BE UNDER HOOD) OR REMOVE.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA, NOTED SOME LITTER AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND SEWER IN REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST BE KEPT CLEAN TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
code 41

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