Applebee's, 45979 Denizen Plaza, Sterling, VA 20165 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Applebee's
Address: 45979 Denizen Plaza, Sterling, VA 20165
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 703 444-4354
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 06/15/2015

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Inspection findings

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Excellent restaurant .Very well managed by Oscar
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Aerosol whipped cream at improper cold temperatures
    Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices - Ambient Air and Water
    Observation: The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) were missing.
    Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device that is accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use in all refrigerators..
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The door gasket to the bar refrigerator is in very poor repair. the shelving is corroded.
    Correction: Provide a new refrigerator at the bar.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: The hot water line on the handsink at the bar lacked a tempering valve. The hot water was excessive at 128 F.
    Correction: Provide a tempering valve on the hot water line to the handsink at the bar.
06/15/2015Routine
Excellent operation. Contact Hobart to adjust the timer on the dishwasher. Hang wet mops to air dry.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
10/22/2014Risk Factor
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a chemical test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables - Outdoor Storage Surface
    Observation: The drain plug is missing on the outside dumpster.
    Correction: Provide a plug for the dumpster.
  • Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
    Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
    Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
04/02/2014Routine
Excellent cooperation.
  • Clothing - Outer Clothing - Clean Condition (corrected on site)
    Observation: Food employees wearing soiled outer clothing.
    Correction: Ensure food employees wear clean outer clothing to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Sour cream was at improper temperatures
    Correction: Ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow (repeated violation)
    Observation: The hand sink at the bar was not working.
    Correction: Reconnect the hot water at the hand sink.
  • Critical: Pests-Controlling Pests* (corrected on site)
    Observation: One light was burned out in the fly trap.
    Correction: Replace the missing light bulb.
10/09/2013Routine
Excellent operation.
  • Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
    Correction: Adjust the sanitizing solution to 200 parts per million or otherwise identified by manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Handwashing Lavatory, Water Temperature, and Flow
    Observation: Water from the handwashing sink at the bar was measured at a temperature less than 100°F.
    Correction: Make necessary adjustments to valves and lines serving the handsink to provide water of at least 100°F to allow more effective removal of fatty soils encountered in kitchens.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: The hand sink at the bar is in disrepair.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components and fixtures.
04/17/2013Routine

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