Applebee's, 4898 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Applebee's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4898 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
License #: 6602059
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 07/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink basin and faucet handles at sink in prep room.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink on coffee maker in wait station in kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking glasses at bar and at wait station in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled container.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Bar sink found at 400 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. White plastic scraper/spatulas hanging near dishwasher.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Quasi dip and pico both made today.
07/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Heavy debris on top of ice machine appears to be from repair in ceiling over ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green boards under steamer.
  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up-unit next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 4 door unit at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening- milk. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. TV type tray at cookline not durable. Pressed hoard or other surface not acceptable.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Jackie states she has a certificate but is not posted or available at this time. General manager came in shortly after starting. **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dirty lids on bulk containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed-License is current and owner was verified. Last inspection report, stem thermometer, test strips and Heimlich Maneuver are all available. Was mailed to NJ mailing address and has not yet been received by this facility.
  • Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine. ladels and spatulas with old food stains and clumps.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Porcelain like sink in men's room chipped and broken.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Corrected On-Site**
9/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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