Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

What the inspector found

• Proper Cold Holding Temperatures: PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. Addl Notes: -- In walk-in refrigerator, observed the following TCS items with temperatures ranging between 45°F-49°F: b
• Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly Stored: 7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Addl Notes: -- Observed multiple cans of aerosol pesticides being stored in dry storage chemical area and the office. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control
• Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control: 4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. Addl Notes: -- The ambient temperature of main walk-in refrigerator measured at 44.2°F using min/max thermo
• Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present: 6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Addl Notes: -- Observed drain and fruit flies throughout the kitchen, dish area, and the bar area. The person in charge provided the most recent pest control reports from June 9th, 2026. Provided additional recommendations to reduce the attraction of pests: - Limit standing water - Inspect shipments
• Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used: 4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces Addl Notes: -- Observed multiple cutting boards on prep line with heavy scoring and discoloration. Scratched and scored cutting surfaces are not smooth and easily cleanable. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. All equipment must be main

As listed in the inspection report.