Inspection Report

Business Name
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Business Address
2547 N 44TH ST PHOENIX AZ 85008
Permit Number
FD-35308
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
2/6/2024
Grade
Not Participating
Priority Violation
2
Inspection Status
Completed
Cutting Edge Cutting Edge Participant

Violations

Violation #: 20

Description: Proper Cooling Time and Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. ===Observed inside main walk in unit with two medium size containers full of cut lettuce. Sticker start time was 10:44am. Time of inspection is after 3pm. Internal temperature of cut lettuce was at 44*F-46*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC verified internal temperatures and sticker times. PIC will discard.====TCS food that can be received above 41°F shall be cooled to 41°F or less within 4 hours. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence. ====Observed 25 live gnats throughout the establishment. High concentration of live gnats under and above the low temperature dish machine. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =====If pest are found, approved means of pest control are used.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law. ====Observed floor drain in-between two walk ins clogged and dirty grey water overflowing to floors and other drains. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Tried to correct via shop vac usage. Drain clogged again. GM placed emergency work order to plumber to correct drain issues. =========Serious maintenance problems with plumbing system.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Comments/Details

Establishment voluntarily closed.
This inspection was done as a result of a citizen's complaint. No evidence was found to support the allegations made in the complaint.
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Calibrated thermometers.
Inspection conducted with R.S. #1468
Emailed copy of inspection to the
Re-inspection: Friday February 16th.
Reviewed and discussed: cleaning procedures. 1 Inch Air gap for all drains.
Recommend: re-caulk around hand sink on prep line; de-rust main walk in unit; deep clean walls.

The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to
permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you
receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.
If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:
??Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to
review, or
??Contact the Department using the email addresses below,
o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)
o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service
restaurants)
o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food
markets)
o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)
Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an
administrative change request form at the below website
https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181



Signer: Nocholas Koester,Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 10

"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.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

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