APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR AND GRILL

3 findings recorded on Jul 27, 2026. 1 marked corrected on site.

1. Violation recordedItem 11A ↗

   Cooling methods and equipment

   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.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)

   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. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 11A ↗

   Marked corrected on site

2. Repeat violationItem 15C ↗

   Equipment cleanliness

   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.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

   Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3

   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. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 07/31/2026

   Official report · Item 15C ↗

   Correction status not recorded

   Correct by Jul 31, 2026

3. Violation recordedItem 17C ↗

   Facility maintenance and cleanliness

   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.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

   Code 511-6-1.07(2)(a)

   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. New Violation. Correct By: 07/31/2026

   Official report · Item 17C ↗

   Correction status not recorded

   Correct by Jul 31, 2026

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.