Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
BCutting Edge2547 N 44th St, Phoenix 85008
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-35308
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 27, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometer. Discussed sealing the dish machine drainboards to the wall.
Inspector's notes
Observed spinach artichoke dip and cooked penne pasta cold holding in the top of the middle cook-line prep cooler with internal temperatures of 47-51F, probe thermometer, verified by person in charge (PIC). According to cook, the spinach dip and pasta were cold holding in the prep cooler for 2 hours or less and placed the foods into the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F or less. Discussed placing less food in the pans so that all of the food is in the refrigerated zone of the prep cooler. Discussed the importance of maintaining cold food at 41F or less to limit pathogen growth and avoid causing foodborne illness. Bacterial growth and/or toxin production can occur if time/temperature control for safety food remains in the temperature "Danger Zone" of 41F to 135F too long. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff and a verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed 6 large, stacked, and covered metal pans of cooling, cooked pasta in the walk-in cooler. The pasta observed with an internal temperature of 76-80F, after an ice bath and almost 2 hours of cooling. Prep cook placed all of the cooked pasta into an ice bath to rapidly cool to below 70F. The pasta cooled to 41F and less by the end of the inspection. PIC will retrain employees on proper cooling methods such as using sheet pans that are loosely covered and placed into the walk-in cooler/freezer on a speed rack or top shelf to facilitate airflow. Ice wands, using ice as an ingredient and frequent stirring also help to facilitate rapid cooling. TCS foods must cool from 135-70F in 2 hours and from 70-41F in the next 4 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed the faucet of the prep sink to have a leak and be in disrepair. Also observed the drainpipe of the prep sink to be detached and on the ground and a leak from a pipe under the 3-compartment sink in the bar. Observed the cover of the AVB near the dish machine to be missing. Discussed replacing the faucet, securing the drainpipe, fixing the leak in the bar, and replacing the cover for the AVB. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed an accumulation of soil and debris under the equipment on the cook-line. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean to prevent pest activity and pathogen growth. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Apr 14, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Chlorine sanitizer in dish machine at 0ppm. The sanitizer container was found to be low. The PIC changed the sanitizer; primed the unit; and the sanitizer dispensed properly. Ensure that sanitizer is at proper concentration according to manufacturer’s directions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff and a verification breakdown which resulted in the violation.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.
2025
Oct 3, 2025RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted due to citizens complaint. No evidence to substantiate citizens complaint. Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures. Cooking tongs cleaning procedures. Strongly recommend: maintenance/replacing two door refrigeration unit opposite deep fryers. Of note: Work order completed for leaking drain line inside main walk in unit.
Jul 3, 2025RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures; hand washing procedures. Recommend: maintenance on left main line refrigerator. Replace outside bait station. Of note: Establishment has work order to a/c unit leak along main side interior walk way to restrooms.
Apr 11, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County Legal Action. Re-inspeciton issues corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed outside enclosed dumpster area with three open glue traps around water heater unit; another three black open catching rodent traps. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will remove all open glue and open rodent traps. =====Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-206.12 - Priority: Rodent Bait Stations
Apr 1, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures; storm drain cleaning procedures. Recommend: defrost main freezer walk in unit and door. Of note: Establishment has work order to repair broken floor tile.
Inspector's notes
Observed outside enclosed dumpster area with three open glue traps around water heater unit; another three black open catching rodent traps. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will remove all open glue and open rodent traps. =====Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-206.12 - Priority: Rodent Bait Stations
Inspector's notes
Observed more than 50 live flies all around the outdoor staging areas: including dumpster; drains; and water heater areas. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =======If pest are found, approved means of pest control are used. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
2024
Sep 30, 2024RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: handwashing procedures; Quat ammonia concentration in bar. Recommend: replacing burnt lights inside hood system; missing avb at dirty side of dish pit of dish machine; cleaning schedule for women's restroom.
Feb 16, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Andre Bates
Feb 6, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundationC°
Establishment voluntarily closed. This inspection was done as a result of a citizen's complaint. No evidence was found to support the allegations made in the complaint.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometers. Inspection conducted with R.S. #1468Emailed copy of inspection to the Re-inspection: Friday February 16th. Reviewed and discussed: cleaning procedures. 1 Inch Air gap for all drains. Recommend: re-caulk around hand sink on prep line; de-rust main walk in unit; deep clean walls. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:??Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report toreview, or??Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Signer: Nocholas Koester,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 10
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. ===Observed inside main walk in unit with two medium size containers full of cut lettuce. Sticker start time was 10:44am. Time of inspection is after 3pm. Internal temperature of cut lettuce was at 44*F-46*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC verified internal temperatures and sticker times. PIC will discard.====TCS food that can be received above 41°F shall be cooled to 41°F or less within 4 hours. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence. ====Observed 25 live gnats throughout the establishment. High concentration of live gnats under and above the low temperature dish machine. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =====If pest are found, approved means of pest control are used. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law. ====Observed floor drain in-between two walk ins clogged and dirty grey water overflowing to floors and other drains. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Tried to correct via shop vac usage. Drain clogged again. GM placed emergency work order to plumber to correct drain issues. =========Serious maintenance problems with plumbing system. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 14, 2023Routine1 coreA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.The inspection report was emailed.------On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Nathaniel Gonzalez
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces -- The underside of the passthrough shelf between the cook line and the server area has an accumulation of grease and food residues adhering. Clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →