Applebee's, 15090 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Applebee's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 15090 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
License #: 3911915
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 07/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Back prep
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 196, has 291 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout not level with tiles **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in drawers at cook line cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tcs moved to freezer to quick chill
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinse utensils
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar
07/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Coffee cups
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 196 has 291 (cosmetic remodel)
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout not level with tiles in kitchen
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Bike in dry storage room
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Rice scoop cracked, missing handle
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in the process of reheating for hot holding has not reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit after more than 2 hours . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.
  • 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.
1/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Crock used in rice bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Salad spinner
  • Basic - Designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Back pack
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair, grout not level with tiles
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Freezer
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Upright reach in on cooks line
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles
  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
8/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout not level with tiles, repairs in progress
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Throughout kitchen
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
5/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup in dressing
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Coats and jackets
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout not level with tiles, repairs in progress
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.
  • 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 part of left make table maintaining foods at 45-47?. Phf's iced down
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager took all employee files home to organize them
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. tiles broken , grout missing
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. kitchen
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed residue build-up on walkin , reachin cooler doors
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. oil bottles
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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