APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR AND GRILL

Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control — Inspector Note: Observed 2 pans of cooling pasta prepared at 9:58am and 2 pans of prepped lettuce tightly wrapped and covered in suran wrap inside the walk in cooler. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished by Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Educated person in charge and staff member to allow foods to cool uncovered/ loosely covered until they reach 41F.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed door hinges of bottom prep top coolers greasy and top of prep top between the stored containers food debris. Observed bottom of reach in coolers with food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed wall and floor behind cooking grill with heavy grease, grout and black organic substance. CA: floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed grease and food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed several hinges of reach in cooler unclean to sight & down. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed tortilla chips stored in unclean plastic bins. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.