Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Organic mater build-up inside the soda gun at bar. PIC stated that they will have the soda gun cleaned at frequency as to prevent future build up (Once every 24hrs).

Inspector's notes

Container of pasta observed cooling with saran wrap tightly sealed around it. The pasta was within cooling proper cooling parameters according to the date mark/time stamp. PIC removed the saran wrap to facilitate rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed a gap between dishwasher counter and wall and also a gap between the prep table and wall. The caulking is worn out and/or missing. Fixed equipment shall be sealed to wall to ensure proper cleaning. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed food residue and build-up inside microwaves. Food contact surfaces of cooking or reheating equipment shall be kept free of encrusted food deposits and other soil accumulations. Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC assigned an employee to clean the microwave at time of inspection. Advised PIC to clean equipment after spills. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Priority Foundation-3-603.11, Pf: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. ----- Establishment has a sirloin steak cooked to order on their lunch special menu and the menu does not have a consumer advisory. PIC stated that they will pull all lunch special menus and have new menus printed to include the consumer advisory. Discussed the requirement to have the consumer advisory and an asterisk on the food item that may be undercooked. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. ---- Soda gun at bar observed organic matter build up. Discussed with PIC and employee that the soda nozzles/gun must be cleaned and maintained at a frequency as to prevent future build up. Soda gun was cleaned at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. ------ Observed organic matter build-up inside the soda gun at the bar. Discussed with person in charge and employee that soda nozzles must be cleaned and maintained at a frequency as to prevent future build up. Per PIC, the soda gun will be cleaned once every 24hrs. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability----- In multiple areas throughout the kitchen, observed partial or missing tile grout and broken tiles, exposing the concrete underneath and collecting water. Please ensure that all floors walls and ceilings are kept in good condition that allow them to be smooth and easily cleanable. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions ----- Areas below equipment especially behind grill observed with build up of food debris and standing water. Please clean below equipment and storage racks in a frequency and manner that prevents build up and prevents attraction of pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection