Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 6005 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6005 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321
License #: 1621557
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 5/5/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar and kitchen area.
5/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Test strip did not change color. **Corrected On-Site**
12/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On the outside of stock pots.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Dish racks stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks. Female with ponytail and male with dreads.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked bacon bits next to uncooked bacon on same shelf.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Pork store next to beef on same shelf.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Inside of saute pan.
3/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD GROOVED/PITTED AND NO LONGER CLEANABLE. ON COOK LINE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENGAGE IN FOOD PREPARATION, HANDLE CLEAN EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS, OR TOUCH UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS, WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, AFTER CHANGING GLOVES.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PROVIDED IN-HOUSE TRAINING NOT PERFORMING THEIR WORK DUTIES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE FOOD CODE REQUIREMENTS, COOK WAS UNAWARE OF TEMPERATURE TO COOK CHICKEN.
  • Critical - OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEANED AFTER BEING CONTAMINATED, THERMOMETER.
  • Critical - OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN-COOLER / FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS
  • Critical - OBSERVED PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH NO APPROVED INSPECTION TAG, K CLASS. FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY.
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD IN HOLDING UNIT/DRY STORAGE AREA. RIBS IN WALK IN COOLER NEAR MOP SINK
  • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BEWTWEEN USES
  • Critical - OBSERVERED RAW ANIMAL FOOD STORED OVER COOKED FOOD. NEAR THE MOP SINK
10/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water is set too hot at the handsinks in the kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at the end of the cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Plastic cup used for black pepper.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook's line . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef stored above cooked ribs in the beer walkin cooler, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef stored above cooked ribs in the reachin cooler drawers under the grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Kitchen soda machine.
6/27/2012Routine - 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 scoop.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.---shelves next to grill.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.---manager working with food at grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.---measuring cup. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.---by cookline.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.---small black bowls, take-home containers
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.---red substance. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.---rice in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.---meat and drink storage
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.---drink station.
1/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.---sauces line. Corrective actions taken. Until unit is repaired to code, it may not be used to store PHF.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.---pink slime
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.---fiberboard
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.---shelves for drying pans
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.---walk in cooler
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.---over steamer
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.---cheese in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.---butter, sauces, dressings
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.---beef over sauces. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.---straws at bar.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.---next to grill
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).---dressings on cook line. Manager discarded dressings immediately.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Chopped tomatoes in reachin cooler drawer.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Salad reachin cooler on cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. pan racks in all reachin coolers on the cook's line are rusted.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
6/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked producton cookline.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, cook.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, server with ready-to-eat potatoes.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure, server.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits, cutting boards.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, walkin and reachin coolers/freezers.
  • Critical. Observed handwashing sink not clean in prep area behind cookline.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water, towards rear door. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, next to reachin freezer by cookline.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, walkin cooler (meats).
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in prep area.
  • Critical. Observed spray bottle incorrectly labeled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Emergency light does not function when tested in the men's restroom. For reporting purposes only.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, beef in reachin cooler by cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, under fryer by cookline.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles in prep area.
  • Critical. Observed a gas appliance flaming under base of fryer. (Operator shut down fryer). For reporting purposes only.
9/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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