Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 5377 W Atlantic Blvd, Lakewood Shopping Center, Margate, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5377 W Atlantic Blvd, Lakewood Shopping Center, Margate, FL 33063
License #: 1621438
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler handle.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Inserts
  • 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. Scoop found in cheese **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. In bar
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. In bar
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing pastry brush. **Corrected On-Site**
09/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean, hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Inserts.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Oil
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cheese
  • High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue, used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
3/12/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal inserts
  • 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. Sauce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out plates **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Oil
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Exceed 300 ppm
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Kitchen cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. UNDER PREP SINK. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee used food thermometer to measure food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. PRODUCE PERSONNEL **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. BEHIND CO2 CONTAINER. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. CHIPS. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. POTATOES. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. THERMOMETER. **Warning**
  • Basic - Observed drain lines missing at bar for "Soda Guns" at bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. FINE ROASTED RED PEPPER STRIPS. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live "fruit flies" at bar. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. MOP SINK. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS ABOVE SHREDDED CHEESE IN WALK IN COOLER. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. LID. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WASHING WIPING CLOTHS. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. POTATOES. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. COOKING OIL. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. NOODLES. **Warning**
1/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. UNDER PREP SINK. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee used food thermometer to measure food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. PRODUCE PERSONNEL **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. BEHIND CO2 CONTAINER. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. CHIPS. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. POTATOES. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. THERMOMETER. **Warning**
  • Basic - Observed drain lines missing at bar for "Soda Guns" at bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. FINE ROASTED RED PEPPER STRIPS. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live "fruit flies" at bar. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. MOP SINK. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS ABOVE SHREDDED CHEESE IN WALK IN COOLER. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. APPROX. 19 FRESH DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN OUTSIDE STORAGE FACILITY TO SOUTH OF DOOR FRAME ON FLOOR AND BACK UP CEILING TILES **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. LID. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WASHING WIPING CLOTHS. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. POTATOES. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. COOKING OIL. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. NOODLES. **Warning**
1/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-In freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Window-
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN FREEZER.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BLUE CHEESE DRESSING.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK.
2/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. BARTENDER MR ANDERSON Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SUGAR.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. SHDDED CHEESE.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. SLICED CHEESE.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. ABOVE 2 COMP. SINK.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR AT WAIT STATION.
7/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. FLOUR. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. BARTENDER JOSEPH ANDERSON EXPIRED.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HARD BOILED SHELLED EGGS. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDLE LINE COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. FISH IN WALK IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
3/28/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. BAR GARNISHES.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. AT BAR. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BLENDER STORAGE. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. BAR GARNISHES.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed open grease bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK AT BAR.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
2/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). MASHED POTATOS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. MASHED POTATOS.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BLUE CHEESE DRESSING. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RANCH DRESSING. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE RAW FISH IN REACH IN FREEZER.
  • Critical. Observed food dispensed at the salad bar/buffet line or customer self-service area without the use of scoops, tongs, deli papers, self-dispensing units, gloves or other utensils. BAR GARNISHES. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BLENDER STORAGE. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
7/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. AT BAR.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE CHEESE IN RIF. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. LEMONS.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. NO HANDLES ON SCOOPS IN BREAD CRUMBS & CROUTONS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. INSIDE DOOR LID.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BLENDER STORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. JACKET Corrected On Site.
11/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BLUE CHEESE DRESSING. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RANCH DRESSING. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. TOWEL STORAGE BY DISHMACHINE. Repeat Violation.
9/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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