Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 28422 Sr 54, Wesley Chapel, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 28422 Sr 54, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
License #: 6102686
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 6/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under kitchen equipments.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Reach in at cook line. Overnight.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Kitchen and bar.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. BBQ rub. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Drain pipe at handsink, rear kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Cook line.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Storm drain by dumpster area.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Interior of chest freezer(plates chiller) soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Broken handle missing at plumbing fixture. Bar handsink.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream chest freezer.
  • Basic - Observed bad hood filters from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Bar.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Restrooms - under handsinks.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
1/21/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Straws not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Bar. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Back line.
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Repeat Violation**
7/1/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream freezer.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Straws not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Bar. **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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
5/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Spices.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container over/next to clean equipment/utensils/single used items.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hood filters not tightly closed together at automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line and storage shelves at back.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Bar.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink-splitter. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Front line.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.(reach in freezer)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(cook line)
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface.(reach in freezer)
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in dish washing area.
  • Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in freezer shelves.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter)
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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