APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.