Inspection Information
Facility Name: Applebee's
[?] Facility Type: Full Service with Alcohol
[?] Inspection type: Routine Inspection
[?] Inspection date: 30-April-2015
[?] Violations: A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.
3-307.11 / OTHER SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION
Core Item Corrected During Inspection Knives used for prep observed resting on the back of sink in unknown liquid. Magnetic strip holds knives above this location.
Store knives on magnetic strips or in a clean drawer.
Action Taken: Manager had knives washed, rinsed and sanitized.

3-501.15 (B) / COOLING METHODS
Core Item Corrected During Inspection Racks of ribs observed being improperly cooled; plastic wrap covered ribs on sheet pans, then stacked - 69 - 77 degrees internally.
Leave cooling foods uncovered or vented until food reaches 41 degrees.
Action Taken: Manager uncovered ribs; placed in cooler 1 hr previous to inspection.

3-501.18 / READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, DISPOSITION
Priority Item Corrected During Inspection Penne pasta observed with discard date of 4-28-15 in the walkin cooler.
Discard potentially contaminated or unsafe foods.
Action Taken: Mgr discarded pasta

4-201.11 / EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS
Core Item Corrected During Inspection Dish racks used for warewashing were observed with limescale, etc.
Provide equipment or utensils that are durable under normal conditions. Scrub racks frequently to eliminate buildup.
Action Taken: Manager had staff powerwash racks. Correct By: 30-Apr-2015

6-501.12 / CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
Core Item The ceiling area surrounding the ceiling vents, located in the kitchen, warewashing area observed with a slight dust buildup.
Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. Correct By: 14-May-2015
Comments
This facility is clean and organized.

All hot and cold holding temperatures were in the safety zone during the inspection. Proper glove use, handwashing techniques, and hair restraints observed.

Beck's Pest Control, a licensed operator, services this facility monthly. No pest activity observed.

The following violations from the previous routine inspection observed corrected:4501.11(3) Good Repair & Proper Adjustment, 4501.12 Cutting Boards, 4602.13 Cleaning.