Applebee's Restaurant (Brunswick), 1421 Towns Center Blvd., Brunswick, OH - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Applebee's Restaurant (Brunswick)
Type: Commercial < 25,000 Sq. Ft. Risk Level 3
Address: 1421 Towns Center Blvd., Brunswick, OH
License #: FSO-C51-11
License holder: Apple Ohio LLC
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 1/11/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • C/*2.4/6.2 No paper towels observed at the hand sink next to the 3-compartment sink. Maintain all hand sinks stocked with soap and paper towels at all times in order to facilitate proper hand washing.
  • C/*7.0 Observed a worn label on a chemical spray bottle on the mop sink. Label all toxic chemicals in order to prevent confusion or misuse.
  • *2.4/3.2 Observed an employee handle bread sticks and lemons with bare hands. Use gloves or utensils to handle all ready-to-eat foods in order to avoid bare hand contact.
  • *4.4 Observed several wiping cloth buckets with quat sanitizer below 200ppm. Maintain quat sanitizer at 200ppm in order to effectively sanitize.
  • *4.5/4.6 Observed food debris on grill trays hanging with clean equipment. Food contact surfaces shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized and clean to the sight and touch.
  • *4.5/4.6 Observed residue build-up on the pasta strainers in the boiling water. Food contact surfaces shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized and clean to the sight and touch.
  • 4.5 The following equipment needs cleaned:
  • -black residue on dish racks
  • -exterior of lids hanging with clean equipment
  • -grease/debris on reach-in cooler door seal (near salad 2 drawer)
  • -black build-up on vent hood covers above grill
  • -debris on trays holding fajita skillets
  • Equipment shall be free of dust, dirt, and debris and be clean to the sight and touch.
  • 3.2 No labels observed on the following items:
  • -salt/sugar container in the drive-up area
  • -spray bottle of oil above the 3-compartment sink
  • Label all unidentifiable substances in order to prevent confusion or misuse.
  • 4.4 Observed several torn door seals throughout. Maintain equipment in good repair.
  • 3.2 Observed a plastic condiment cup used for a scoop in the salt. Provide a scoop with a handle in order to prevent possible contamination.
  • 4.4 Observed a cracked ice machine door. Maintain equipment in good repair. PIC reported that a new door has been ordered.
  • -2 accurate thermometers available for use.
  • -Observed proper thawing under refrigeration.
  • -Observed proper cooling using small portions under refrigeration.
  • -Observed proper hot and cold holding temperatures throughout.
1/11/2012Standard2
  • R/C/*4.5/4.6 Observed fajita pans in the oven that contained food debris. Food contact surfaces shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized and clean to the sight and touch.
  • C/*2.4/6.2 No paper towels observed at the bar hand sink. Maintain all hand sinks stocked with soap and paper towels at all times in order to facilitate proper hand washing.
  • R/C/3.2 Observed a salt container lacking a label. Label all unidentifiable substances with the common name in order to avoid confusion or misuse.
  • 4.1 Observed 1 digital thermometer on the cooks line with dead batteries. Provide working, accurate thermometers in order to monitor food temperatures. PIC agreed to replace the batteries. Two of three thermometers were accurate.
  • 4.5 Observed grease build-up on the vent hood filters. Clean these.
  • C/3.2 Observed a container of oven cleaner filled with water. Label all unidentifiable substances (white, clear, etc) in order to avoid confusion or misuse.
  • C/3.2 Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on the bar hand sink. Store all wet wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses in order to prevent possible contamination.
  • -Observed proper raw animal food storage throughout.
  • -Observed proper thawing in the walk-in cooler.
  • -Observed proper cooling in the walk-in cooler.
  • -Observed separate tongs used with chicken, beef, and seafood.
  • -Observed employees wearing single-use gloves to avoid bare hand contact.
8/4/2011Standard 1
  • C/*7.0 Observed window cleaner stored in a spray bottle labeled sanitizer. Properly label all toxic chemicals in order to avoid confusion or misuse.
  • -Observed 3 accurate digital thermometers available for use.
  • -Observed employees wearing single-use gloves in order to avoid bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
  • -Observed proper date marking throughout.
  • -Observed proper thawing in the walk-in cooler.
  • -PIC knowledgeable of proper cooling procedures.
  • -Consumer Advisory statement available on the menu for items that may be served undercooked.
1/31/2011Standard2
  • 4.4 Observed a torn door seal on the Traulsen upright freezer. Repair this. Reportedly, this unit will be replaced soon.
  • 6.4 The following areas need cleaned:
  • -floor below the dish machine
  • -floor below the chemical rack
  • -drains throughout
  • Physical facilities shall be maintained clean.
  • 3.2 Label the oil spray bottles in order to avoid confusion or misuse.
  • 4.5 Clean the cart next to the pop rack in order to remove dirt and debris.
  • 6.4 Observed a dish washing apron hanging on the clean dish rack. Store employee items separate from food and clean equipment in order to prevent possible contamination.
  • -Observed 3 accurate digital thermometers available for use.
  • -Observed proper re-heating of individually portioned mashed potatoes in the microwave.
  • -Observed employee wearing single-use gloves in order to avoid bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
  • -Observed proper date marking throughout.
  • -Observed proper thawing in the walk-in cooler.
9/8/2010Standard 1

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