Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 2615 Sw 19 Avenue Rd, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2615 Sw 19 Avenue Rd, Ocala, FL 34471
License #: 5202506
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 10/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/01/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not 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. Make line .
07/31/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Chicken in reach in cooler .
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Romaine lettuce .
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 47°f, sour cream 52°f, butter 47°f, cheese 54°f , cut tomato 52°f in frontline reach in cooler. shrimp 53°f, ground beef 45°f , cheese mix 52°f in reach in drawer at cook line .
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Buildup of old food - lettuce in reach in drawer.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not 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. Make line .
07/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Lettuce drawer and bottom of reach in freezer at cook line
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes in walkin freezer .
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Cut tomato and onions in drawers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near reach in freezer .
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Lip contact area touched by waitress.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Beans and pasta . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.ADDRESSED WITH MANAGER.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Rear prep area and near reach in freezer .
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in walkin cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach **Corrected On-Site**
2/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack at waitress area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers and bowls on shelf. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Throughout food establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. At cookline
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At handsink located at bar area.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
9/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • 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. Reach in cooler drawers and reach in cooler across from fry vats **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
5/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Prep pans **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Bar area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reachin cooler drawers: beef 45?F, 46?F, cooked onions 56?F, cheese 50?F. Reachin cooler: jack cheese 47?F , sour cream 49?F. Walkin cooler: raw beef 45?F **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Wait area **Warning**
  • 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. Reach in cooler drawers and reach in cooler across from fry vats **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Bar area **Warning**
5/13/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink near office lacking proper hand drying provisions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In grill area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed food debris accumulated in mop sink.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle and sprayer. Degreaser
  • Critical - Observed water settling on bottom shelf of reach-in cooler in bar area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in handicapped stall.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers in server's area.
  • Observed hinged containers stored on floor in dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of glass bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ICE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored near single service cups/lids. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered ice bin in server's area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar area, and unlabeled sanitize solution buckets in kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in mop sink area. Corrected On Site.
5/11/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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