Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 100 Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 100 Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
License #: 1504315
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout missing cook line
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Fry station.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Gap in filters **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Soup area.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Penne pasta walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
11/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Several small Holes in walls. Dish area. Dry storage
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Light fixture at tiki bar hanging.
08/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish area.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Several small Holes in walls. Dish area. Dry storage
  • Basic - Walls soiled.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Operator caught before, willingly discarded
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. About 10-12
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Light fixture at tiki bar hanging.
08/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 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. Scoops in rice, cheese etc **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster both units at bar.. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dish area **Repeat Violation**
5/28/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone on containers of salt **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 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. Rice in dry storage.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster inside and outside bar and cup in gun holster missing at bar.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dish area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
3/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Dumpster area
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bar area
  • Basic - Holes in wall by 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Rear prep area by stove
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Inside bar
  • Intermediate - Partially cooked raw animal food is not separated from ready-to-eat food. Wings. **Corrected On-Site**
12/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Heavily Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./ cooks line
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container./ TCS foods in the cooks line draw handle laying in the product
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils./ clean dishes by dishmachine
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ several cooks line/ outside bar
  • Basic - Wall moderately soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ spray oil on cooks line
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment./ outside bar oasis machine
  • Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature./ establishment does this with their chicken re- educated wings must fill out procedure and have documentation in place by the next unannounced inspection
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
9/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.pizza whele is stuck between cracks **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.bar shaker cups were left wet and stored over night
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.The floor tile by the bulk ice bin are broken
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.There are cracked lexan on clean rack
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.2 oz souflee cup is stuck in the chili .corrected on site
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.bar has no handwash sign
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Single service food picks have food contact end up
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.there is heavy grease on the table below pasta maker
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.potatos. Corrected on site
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese 55f, cooked artichokes 53f on large make table by grill. Manager threw out the items
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.The sour mix at the bar has flies in it
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. 1 live
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.1live
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.There was a live fly in the sour mix left uncovered overnight
  • Intermediate - Accumulation mold-like substance on/around dispensing nozzles for iced tea units
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.the soda machine has flies and heavy soil buildup on waitress station
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Dish area
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safe staff
  • Intermediate - The glasses at the bar are dirty on the rack. Corrected on site
6/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.sauce.corrected on site **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.scoop handle in bread container
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.servers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.servers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.small holes observed by prep handwash sink
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.handle missing on spray nozzel
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.on bar corrected on site **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter overstocked 50f. Corrected on site, top discarded
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.swiss cheese 53f. Large prep frozen up. Cheese discarded by operator
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.ice has blender bottom and utensils in it
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.may be shelf stable. 92 f. Provide documentation from manufacturer
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese CH 50fcorrective action taken. Discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.stop sale on Swiss cheese
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Top of line cooler not holding cheese at proper temp. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.nail polish on servers **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.potatos in bulk bin. Corrected on site
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.prep box on line
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.grout worn
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.dish
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 0ncutting board Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.fake finger nails on bartender
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.nail lush on servers
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.nail polish bartender
  • Observed employee playing with hair behind bar,no restraint
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.bartender
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. bartender
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.2 oz souflee in slaw Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. ice cream lid
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. several items on top of box. discarded by operator Bottom of cooler working correctly
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.plumbing under bar sink
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.open straws on bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse . cheese 49f,rice 48f went in box at 11am
9/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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