Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 10911 N Starkey Rd, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10911 N Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33777
License #: 6213513
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 09/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of chicken breast **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 in pest control device Operator provided invoice showing recent, routine service
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under prep table
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Crumbs in bottom of Traulsen upright freezer
09/12/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - /walk-in freezer floor soiled. Under racks
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler fail to maintain foods at 41° or below. Traulsen upright cooler Corrective action taken: thermostat lowered, foods removed, repair tech called
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from men's restroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple locations: Salad drawer, bar area
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - 3 sligtlly Dented cans present. Destiny brand roasted pepper strips and artichoke hearts Corrective acts taken: removed from inventory
  • High Priority - One Live fly in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 44°, Traulsen upright unit Corrective action taken : thermostat lowered , repair tech called , food removed from cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Corrective action taken: cleaned during inspection, prior to opening for business
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris food-contact surface. Chest freezer containing plates
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. Condiment dispensing nozzles, cook line .removed, cleaned and sanitized during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Salad drawer
6/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (Takeout tray used as scoop for fries at expo line)
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. (Long earrings on staff in back kitchen prepping food. Dangling bracelet on wait staff while scooping fries onto plate.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. (At bar. Turned off while water is 69°F .) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at bar hand sink. Pipes are to aligned. Water runs onto floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (Portion cups and take out containers on cookline) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (Two cans of artichoke hearts dented at seals.)
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. (Observed dish washer spray rinse hands at machine side sink bay, rather than using handwash sink near station.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half at bat, 52°F )
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. (After wiping gloves on apron) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. (Half and half 52°F at bar. Not properly iced at station.). Product immediately discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on several utensils hanging on clean utensil wall rack at dish machine.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. (Cookline)
  • Intermediate - Debris on/around soda dispensing nozzles at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
3/10/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - /walk-in freezer floor soiled. Under racks
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Heat lamps,
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Case of onion rings **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Some cracked plastic e food storage containers
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Under flattop grill
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Back wall of ice bin, wait station
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Crumbs in bottom of Traulsen
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Cook line
12/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Sodas on floor in storage area. Under storage racks
  • Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen prep area under 3 comp sink. Smells rancid could be drain or grease trap
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In ladies restroom
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Beside 3 comp. **Corrected On-Site**
6/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dressing
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Top shelf over cooks line
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Coolers on cooks line
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.frill tooth picks on cooks line
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.oil on cooks line
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Lime away on utensil rack
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. In bar area
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Container at grill area
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. center portion of draw coolers on cooks line
  • Observed scoops with handle in contact with food on cooks line .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on top shelf on cooks line
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. clean pans on storage rack
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup no handle in cole slaw on cooks line
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. on cooks line
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef steaks in center draw coolers on cooks line 44/48 degrees note items placed in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. cup holder missing top for protection in service area
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. portion cups on service line need to be inverted
8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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