APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: 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.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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).

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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)).

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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)).

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear kitchen areas, walk in cooler, prep areas and by pop dispensing unit need re-grouting.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation not corrected from 2/09/2017, still remaining( Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning).

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.