Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Inspector's notes

-- In walk-in refrigerator, observed the following TCS items with temperatures ranging between 45°F-49°F: baby back ribs, turkey breast, penne pasta, fettuccine pasta, andouille sausage, Swiss cheese, coleslaw. The ambient temperature of walk-in refrigerator measured at 44.2°F using min/max thermometer. The PIC stated they completed food safety temperature checks about 2 hours prior the inspection and all TCS food was cold holding at 41°F or less. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration (walk-in freezer) unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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-- Observed multiple cans of aerosol pesticides being stored in dry storage chemical area and the office. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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-- The ambient temperature of main walk-in refrigerator measured at 44.2°F using min/max thermometer. See violation above. The PIC placed a work order to repair unit at the time of inspection. The establishment has sufficient refrigeration space to safely remain open while awaiting repairs. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below within 24 hours. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.

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-- Observed drain and fruit flies throughout the kitchen, dish area, and the bar area. The person in charge provided the most recent pest control reports from June 9th, 2026. Provided additional recommendations to reduce the attraction of pests: - Limit standing water - Inspect shipments of food - Sealing food in containers - Repair plumbing leaks - Eliminating cardboard clutter/ remove food from original cardboard packaging - Sealing open spaces in floors, walls, and ceiling - Maintain a clean and sanitary facility Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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-- Observed multiple cutting boards on prep line with heavy scoring and discoloration. Scratched and scored cutting surfaces are not smooth and easily cleanable. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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-- Observed heavy accumulation of food debris on floors and in floor drains throughout the establishment including the bar area. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed significant harborage of drain and fruit flies throughout the kitchen and in the bar area. Provided recommendations to reduce the attraction of pests: - Limit standing water - Inspect shipments of food - Sealing food in containers - Repair plumbing leaks - Eliminating cardboard clutter/ remove food from original cardboard packaging - Sealing open spaces in floors, walls, and ceiling - Maintain a clean and sanitary facility Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

-- Observed multiple cutting boards on prep line with heavy scoring and discoloration. Scratched and scored cutting surfaces are not smooth and easily cleanable. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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-- Hand sink faucet near dish washing area was observed to be dripping water consistently. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed TCS foods to be cold held with an internal temperature above 41*F along prep line served side. TCS foods include salsa (53*F), butter (60*F), and coleslaw (55*F). Person in charge noticed that unit was not turned on and food items had been put in cold holding unit at 10:45am. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Live small flies observed in ware wash area, bar, mop sink, and soda fountain areas; with the highest concentrations in mop sink area (over 50) and below the soda fountain (around 20). Pest control was last administered on 7/21. Please have pest control administered prior to re-inspection within 10 days. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Inspector's notes

Over 15 live small flying insects observed in mop sink and ware wash areas. Pest control was last administered on 2/12/25. Please have pest control administered prior to re-inspection on 4/24/25. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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There were no paper towels or other approved drying device at the handwashing station near the prep area. The person in charge (PIC) refilled the paper towel dispenser at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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There was no detectable sink and surface sanitizer in the solution in the sanitizing compartment of the in-use bar sink. The PIC added the appropriate amount of sanitizer at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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The liner on the cover to the ice cream freezer in the bar is deteriorated and is shedding material into the freezer. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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The FRP paneling in the warewashing area is not sealed at the bottom and there is no coved base, SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Provide coved base so that the floor/wall junction is sealed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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The bottom sides of the pass-through shelves have an accumulation of dust and food soils adhering. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

The FRP paneling in the warewashing area is not sealed at the bottom and there is no coved base. Provide coved base so that the floor/wall junction is sealed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces -- The bottom sides of the pass through shelves have an accumulation of dust and food soils adhering. Clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas -- Areas around floor drains on cook line are eroded, exposing the aggregate and no longer smooth or easily cleanable. Repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th