Applebee's Neighborhood Grill
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2013
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill has been inspected five times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 27, 2013. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Applebee's Neighborhood Grill dates to Aug 27, 2013.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Aug 27, 2013
Consultation
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: PENDING, CITATION PREVIOUSLY ISSUED,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PENDING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PENDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PENDING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PENDING
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Aug 9, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITHOUT LID, TRASH AND FLIES INSIDE CONTAINER THATS NOT COVERED, MUST PROVIDE LID TO BETTER MAINTAIN AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MGR ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED & SERVED IE. MASHED POTATOES, SOUP, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHG FOOD SERVICE CERT., OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, Cold Beef Cold-Hold Unit 39.80 �F Cold Chicken Cold-Hold Unit 38.90 �F Hot Soup Hot-Hold Unit 145.90 �F Hot Potatoes Hot-Hold Unit 145.10 �F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012 ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT PLATES AT COUNTER AREA BY BAR,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING UNDER AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, CUTTING BOARDS, EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, AND ALL SURFACES NEWS DETAILED CLEANING,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
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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 KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL OLD CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND EQUIPMENT, AND REPAIR STAINED WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Apr 13, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cutting boards, prep counter/table, storage shelves and exterior cooking not cleaned. Instructed to remove aluminum foil from cooking equipment and detail clean and sanitize equipment daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Tiled coving along wallbase behind cooking equipment not maintained. Instructed to reseal tile to prevent gap. Hole in wall behind toilet in men's toilet room. Instructed to seal hole. Light and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to replace all damaged light covers in prep area and detail clean ventilation covers through-out premises.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bin in front bar not provided with cover. Instructed to provide cover over ice to prevent contamination. Soda gun holder not provided with drainline for liquid waste. Instructed to install drainline. Three compartment in bar not maintained. Instructed to replace missing handle for hot water supply, repair water leak at faucet and neck of faucet.
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Aug 23, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS (WATER ACCUMULATION IN BETWEEN SEAMS) BY DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK (BY DISH WASHING AREA), DRAINPIPE UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT (LEFT HAND SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT FAUCET NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR (NOTED HOSE ATTACHED-MUST REMOVE).
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Aug 13, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. NOTED AN INCH GAP/OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AND RE CAULK BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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 ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.-----NOTED FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS (WATER ACCUMULATION IN BETWEEN SEAMS) BY DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK (BY DISH WASHING AREA), DRAINPIPE UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT (LEFT HAND SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY (HOT WATER) FAUCET (HOSE ATTACHMENT WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE) LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. MUST BE REPAIR.--------NOTED AN UN VENTED GRILL ON TOP OF PREP/COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION (MUST BE UNDER HOOD) OR REMOVE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA, NOTED SOME LITTER AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND SEWER IN REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST BE KEPT CLEAN TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill on file is from Aug 27, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill.
Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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