APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed on cooks line reach in cooler door handles soiled with grease and dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.observed in walk-in cooler in front of walk-in freezer door approximately 4 floor tile missing.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed in bar area soda gun soiled with mold like substance.Person in charge cleaned holder . Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed in front kitchen area employees cel phone on clean plate shelf Tile missing. Employee removed cell and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in walk-in cooler and back kitchen area.Person in charge mopped floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.observed in walk-in cooler in front of walk-in freezer door approximately 4 floor tile missing.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in bar area soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance.Person in charge cleaned holder . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw chicken over sauces and tortilla shells. Educated person in charge on safe food storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed: Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink 2 way splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in walk-in cooler.Person in charge mopped floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In waitstaff area forks stored upright with the food-contact surface up.Person in charge inverted . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in bar area mold like substance in soda gun holder. Person in charge cleaned holder. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw chicken over sweet chili sauce. Educated person in charge on safe food storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler in back kitchen area,blade tenderized beef steak over slab bacon. Person in charge removed beef steak. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink 4 way splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill hod filters soiled with grease. Observed in back kitchen area stained cutting board. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge primed Dishwasher, Dishwasher (Chlorine Recheck 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine in back kitchen area.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine in back kitchen area.

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access in back kitchen area on mop sink spigot.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dishwasher area standing water on floor. Person in charge mopped floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area mechanically tenderize beef steak over raw Bacon. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Beef Steaks. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge and employees currently working read and signed handout Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in mop sink in back kitchen area, no back flow prevention device on splitter.

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed in back kitchen employee preparing food and eating food. Educated Person in charge on Employee eating while preparing food. Employee discarded food and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in front kitchen area above salad station, microwave soiled with dried food particles.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in bar area soda holster and soda gun soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun and holder in bar area heavy soiled with mold like substance and food particles. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge cleaned soda gun. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease above grill and fryers. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun and holder in bar area heavy soiled with mold like substance.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Pork Ribs on cooks line not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 8/24/2022. Educated Person in charge on date marking. Person in charge date marked the ribs 8/24/2022 Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling return vent by back door soiled with black mold like substance.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed recessing grout throughout kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease above grill and fryers.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic cups by fountain beverage machine. Manager removed glasses. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed cook, Daisy Mendez with no proof of certification.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on Walkin cooler fan cover