Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2013
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 14, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 14, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Feb 14, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE NEED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT BAR STAND MIXER, CLEAN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES IN BEER COOLER AND FOOD COOLER, ALSO CLEAN FOOD STORAGE CARTS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF BAR CABINET, AND 2 DOOR COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE BROKEN GLASS FROM FLOOR BEHIND BAR HAND SINK. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD OVER DISH MACHINE. NEED TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE LEAKING WATER REAR HOSE.
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Mar 13, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BARGUN HOLDERS AND # 10 CANOPENER, CLEAN UPRIGHT COOLER INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR HANDLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR INJ WALK IN COOLER AND DISH MACHINE AREA AND FRONT BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL ABOVE COFFEE MACHINE, RESEAL WALL AROUND DISH MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA AND REAR STORAGE(DUSTY).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR POOR REPAIR LEAKING WATER NEED TO REPAIR ALSO 3 COMP SINK NOZZLE LEAKING COLD WATER NEED TO REPAIR.
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Sep 14, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP AND BAR AREA. NEW RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLERS ON LINE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: LARGE CAN OPENER, RUBBER GASKETS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HAND SINKS AND DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND WALL BASES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. LEAK AT MOP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 15, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOURCES OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED BY FOOD HANDLERS. FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING, ASSEMBLING, HANDLING FOOD, THEN MOPPING FLOORS, HANDLING UNCLEAN CLOTHS, ETC, AND RETURNING TO PREP/COOK LINES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ALSO NOTED FOOD HANDLERS, SITTING ON CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON WET FLOOR. INSTD MGR ON PROPERLY CONTROLLING CROSS CONTAMINATION. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN NECESSARY, HANDLING UNCLEAN CLOTHS, MOPPING FLOOR, AND THEN HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, USING POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES. INSTD TO PROERLY WASH HANDS AND DESIGNATE DUTIES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) CRITICAL
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY. (ELIMINATED STANDING WATER DURING INSPECTION. HANDSINK AND SCRAPE SINK IN DISHMACHINE AREA LEAKING. REPAIR SAME. (CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MSSING LIGHTSHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE COOKING LINE. PROVIDE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar on file is from Feb 14, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar.
Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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