Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

6656 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
American
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar 22 times, with records going back to 2013. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 DEAD FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR DRINK STATION, WAREWASHING AREA, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED TOWELS STORED OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR IN BINS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND COVER BINS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES STORED IN BAR AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Oct 8, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS AT MAIN PREP LINE DOES NOT CLOSE. RAG IS HOLDING THE DOOR IN PLACE IN ORDER TO CLOSE. MUST REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN FAR REAR AND SMALL LEAK AT DISH MACHINE WHEN WATER RUNS. MUST REPAIR.
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90
Jun 28, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN, RAW STEAK, COOKED RIBS, SALMON, SHRIMP, SLICED AMERICAN CHEESE, BURGER PATTIES, IMPOSSIBLE BURGERS TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 48-51F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 49F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING DRINKS AND BRINGING OUT FOOD TO CUSTOMERS WITHOUT ANY PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT HOT FAUCET KNOB AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 20, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE AND ON THE EXTERIOR (UNDERNEATH) COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 31, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/19/21 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BURGERS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10/19/2021 REPORT #2534969 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-501.11) MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.13) OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE WALLS AND SHELVES NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REMOVE ALL THE DEAD FLIES FROM THE WALL ABOVE THE BAR ICE BIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE DRAIN HOSE MISSING FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDER IN THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DIRTY PIECE OF PLASTIC WRAP TIED AROUND THE LEFT DOOR ON THE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, GRIME, AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILLS, ON EDGES OF SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE, ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PANELS AND PARTS OF THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE (INCLUDING DRAINBOARD), ON THE HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS AND FRYERS, INSIDE THE COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE, AND ON THE EXTERIOR (UNDERNEATH) COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BASE COVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-SEAL THE BASE COVING THAT IS PEELING OFF THE WALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE WALLS IN THE BAR (OVER THE ICE BIN), AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE, AND BEHIND THE HOT-HOLDING UNITS NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Oct 19, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA THAT IS CONVENIENT TO USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Jun 12, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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95
Jun 5, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.6F, STEAK AT 46.4F, PORK RIBS AT 44.4F, SOUR CREAM AT 47.8F, AND SALAD DRESSING AT 54.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 47# OF FOOD WORTH $125. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SALAD DRESSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, BEVERAGE STATION, AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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43
Aug 17, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(A) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-203.11 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL HANDSINKS TO BE DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ALL PREP AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-602.11 (E) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINK SLIMEY SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON ICE MACHINE UNDER THE COVER. (NONFOOD CONTACT AREA). MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS ON ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE PIPES BEHIND THEM. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 (B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAKS IN PIPES CONNECTING TO THE DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD, AND THE DIPPER WELL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 5-202.11 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR ALL SINKS IN WHICH FOOD OR UTENSILS ARE CLEANED/PREPPED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE BY THE 3 COMP SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BY DISH WAREWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS ENCRUSTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN THE WALL BASES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BARS THROUGHOUT ALL CREVICES, CORNERS, AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY WAS FOUND IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 6 LIVE BABY COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRIDGE. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT HAS ECO LAB AS A PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. THE LAST SERVICE CALL WAS ON 8/8/18; NO ACTIVITY WAS NOTED. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL HANDSINKS TO BE DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ALL PREP AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINK SLIMEY SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON ICE MACHINE UNDER THE COVER. (NONFOOD CONTACT AREA). MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS ON ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE PIPES BEHIND THEM. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAKS IN PIPES CONNECTING TO THE DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD, AND THE DIPPER WELL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR ALL SINKS IN WHICH FOOD OR UTENSILS ARE CLEANED/PREPPED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BASE BY THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BY DISH WAREWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS ENCRUSTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BARS THROUGHOUT ALL CREVICES, CORNERS, AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD HANGEING FROM FRAME AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX LIGHT SHIELD.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY 0F CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH BAS SHRIMPAND CHICKEN ARE PREPARED AMD SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN TOP REFRIGERATOR AT SERVICE HOT LINE AREA DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THHIS REFRIGERATOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSEEVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR WITH LEAKY DRAIN PIPE AND SLOW DRAINING DIPPER WELL AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR DIPPER WELL AND LEAKY DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Nov 30, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 19, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed live fruit flies(15 )(gnats) in rear kitchen areas and by pop dispensing unit in bar area. citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found/observed no certified food mgr with at city of Chicago food sanitation certificate from the city of Chicago while preparing, handling potentially hazardous foods at time of inspection, citation issued 7-38-012, serious violation.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found observed previous minor violations from inspection report #1951403 not corrected from(2/09/2017), not in compliance violations # 32(Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced),Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.), Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.), caul around prep table counter, and by dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced). #33(Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)), #34(Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning, prep(corners)floors in walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners) , # 35(Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning., #38(3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced0, at this time of inspection, citation issued 7-42-090 serious violation
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation not corrected still remaining from last inspection from 2/09/2017(Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. caulk around prep table counter, and by dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation not corrected still remaining from 2/09/2017(: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation not corrected from 2/09/2017 still remaining(Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen areas, walk in cooler, prep areas and by pop dispensing unit need re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation not corrected from 2/09/2017, still remaining( Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning).
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation not corrected from 2/09/2017 still remaining 3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Feb 9, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. caulk around prep table counter, and by dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jul 25, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS, AND FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Jul 18, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR ON COOK LINE, COOLER TEMP READING 57'F, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL COOLER IN READING 40'F AND BELOW, COOLER TAGGED, ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATION ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL, MANAGER SAYS THERE IS A ISSUE WITH THE DEFROST DEVICE AND REPAIR MAN WILL BE OUT TODAY, ONCE REPAIRED, FAX #(312)746-4240, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER THATS IN POOR REPAIR, FOODS READING BETWEEN 53.F-57.9'F, ON COOKING PREP LINE, FOODS SUCH AS MACARONI, COOKED RICE, DELI MEATS, OPEN DRESSINGS, STIR FRY VEGETABLES, SLICED TOMATOES, DICE CUCUMBERS, SOUR CREAM, CHEDDAR CHEESE, WHITE CHEESE, AND SPINACH DIP, ALL FOODS DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF APPROX., $500.00 AND ABOUT 30 POUNDS, INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLERS MUST BE STORED 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED OR LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS, AND FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OFFENSIVE ODORS COMING FROM FLOOR DRAINS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SINK STOPPERS NOT PROPERLY WORKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN COOKING LINE.
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Nov 13, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINET WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP AND LITTER UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE IN REAR SERVICE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM INSIDE (UNDERNEATH DOOR) MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY EXIT DOOR). MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 24, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.-----------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AND RE CAULK BEHIND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP ACCUMULATION BEHIND BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AREA.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND IN BAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB (FAR RIGHT) IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN COOKING LINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 21, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING FOODS,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES ETC)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AFTER PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD OR AFTER HANDS HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD, KNIFE STORED INSIDE SAID SINK.ALSO,FOUND THE KITCHEN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH EMPTY TRASH CONTAINERS AND CLEANING EQUIPMENTS AND NO SOAP AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE SINK AND ENSURE THAT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AT ALL TIMES. EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE COOK LINE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF MANUAL SINK STOPPER AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 15, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER COOKED ON 4/14/14 SUCH AS COOKED RED POTATOES RANGING FROM 45.2F-46.7F.COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 46.9F-50.1F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.APPX.50LBS.$45.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED NO PAPERTOWELS AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA & AT BAR AREA HANDSINK.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.PAPER TOWELS WHERE PLACED AT ABOVE SINKS DURING INSPECTION. (CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE READY TO EAT FOODS & FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,SERVED & HANDLED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS CHICKEN,RICE POTATOES,BEEF,ETC.MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & ICE MACHINE,DAMAGED DOOR FRAME TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILLS TABLES,GRILL,SODA CABINET LOWER SHELF,ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PARTS,VENTS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,DELIME DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS,POTATO PEELER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOOR TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM & NEXT TO SODA MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL AT BAR AREA BEHIND BEER COOLER & BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Sep 19, 2013
License
No violations found.
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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 13, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.