Inspection Report

Business Name
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Business Address
2032 E BASELINE RD MESA AZ 85204

Permit Number
FD-35305

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
11/8/2023

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Cutting Edge Cutting Edge Participant

Violations

Violation #: 47

Repeat Violation

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

Core-4-201.11, C: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength. ==Observed steamer with several leakage point in below the unit. Discussed previously with management team to correct issue. =============== Equipment and utensils designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use.

2nd Consecutive violation=======Correct Prior to Next Routine Inspection

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing.==Observed missing caulk around main cook line hood vent in middle and top sides of the entire hood. ====Equipment and utensils designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Violation #: 55

Repeat Violation

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability. ===Observed large amounts of rust in smaller walk in side wall panels. Missing metal cove base in front to left of inner door and left side cove base of freezer door cove base. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =====Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Reviewed and discussed: handwashing procedures; food contact cleaning procedures.
Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment.
3 Core Violations noted on this inspection. Correct prior to next routine inspection.
#45 Second repeat violation.
#45 Second repeat violation.
#53 Third repeat violation.

Award: Not Participating,Signer: Joseph Ruiz

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation: Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation: Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation: Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program: All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.