Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR on .
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Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642544
Location recorded for this inspection · APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR · 6656 W GRAND AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290982
Location recorded for this inspection · APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR · 6656 W GRAND AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.6F, STEAK AT 46.4F, PORK RIBS AT 44.4F, SOUR CREAM AT 47.8F, AND SALAD DRESSING AT 54.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 47# OF FOOD WORTH $125. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SALAD DRESSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, BEVERAGE STATION, AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2201108
Location recorded for this inspection · APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR · 6656 W GRAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
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.
5
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
10
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.
16
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.
49
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.
51
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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE BY THE 3 COMP SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BY DISH WAREWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS ENCRUSTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN THE WALL BASES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BARS THROUGHOUT ALL CREVICES, CORNERS, AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200771
Location recorded for this inspection · APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR · 6656 W GRAND AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - 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.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINK SLIMEY SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON ICE MACHINE UNDER THE COVER. (NONFOOD CONTACT AREA). MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY WAS FOUND IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 6 LIVE BABY COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRIDGE. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT HAS ECO LAB AS A PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. THE LAST SERVICE CALL WAS ON 8/8/18; NO ACTIVITY WAS NOTED. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-020(A)
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - 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.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAKS IN PIPES CONNECTING TO THE DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD, AND THE DIPPER WELL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR ALL SINKS IN WHICH FOOD OR UTENSILS ARE CLEANED/PREPPED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS ENCRUSTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BARS THROUGHOUT ALL CREVICES, CORNERS, AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE BY THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BY DISH WAREWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE DINING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2151123
Location recorded for this inspection · APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR · 6656 W GRAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY 0F CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH BAS SHRIMPAND CHICKEN ARE PREPARED AMD SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN TOP REFRIGERATOR AT SERVICE HOT LINE AREA DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THHIS REFRIGERATOR.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD HANGEING FROM FRAME AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX LIGHT SHIELD.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSEEVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR WITH LEAKY DRAIN PIPE AND SLOW DRAINING DIPPER WELL AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR DIPPER WELL AND LEAKY DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116483
Location recorded for this inspection · APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR · 6656 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2015554
Location recorded for this inspection · APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR · 6656 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
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.
21
* 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.
29
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
32
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).
33
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)).
34
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)).
34
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.
35
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).
35
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.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation not corrected from 2/09/2017 still remaining 3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1951403
Location recorded for this inspection · APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR · 6656 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1947052
Location recorded for this inspection · APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR · 6656 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS, AND FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA,
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946719
Location recorded for this inspection · APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR · 6656 W GRAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR ON COOK LINE, COOLER TEMP READING 57'F, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL COOLER IN READING 40'F AND BELOW, COOLER TAGGED, ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATION ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL, MANAGER SAYS THERE IS A ISSUE WITH THE DEFROST DEVICE AND REPAIR MAN WILL BE OUT TODAY, ONCE REPAIRED, FAX #(312)746-4240, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER THATS IN POOR REPAIR, FOODS READING BETWEEN 53.F-57.9'F, ON COOKING PREP LINE, FOODS SUCH AS MACARONI, COOKED RICE, DELI MEATS, OPEN DRESSINGS, STIR FRY VEGETABLES, SLICED TOMATOES, DICE CUCUMBERS, SOUR CREAM, CHEDDAR CHEESE, WHITE CHEESE, AND SPINACH DIP, ALL FOODS DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF APPROX., $500.00 AND ABOUT 30 POUNDS, INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLERS MUST BE STORED 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-005(A)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED OR LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS, AND FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA,
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OFFENSIVE ODORS COMING FROM FLOOR DRAINS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SINK STOPPERS NOT PROPERLY WORKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN COOKING LINE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588326
Location recorded for this inspection · APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR · 6656 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINET WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP AND LITTER UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE IN REAR SERVICE STATION.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM INSIDE (UNDERNEATH DOOR) MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY EXIT DOOR). MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527260
Location recorded for this inspection · APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR · 6656 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.-----------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AND RE CAULK BEHIND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP ACCUMULATION BEHIND BAR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AREA.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND IN BAR AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB (FAR RIGHT) IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN COOKING LINE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1363226
Location recorded for this inspection · APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR · 6656 W GRAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING FOODS,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES ETC)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AFTER PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD OR AFTER HANDS HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD, KNIFE STORED INSIDE SAID SINK.ALSO,FOUND THE KITCHEN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH EMPTY TRASH CONTAINERS AND CLEANING EQUIPMENTS AND NO SOAP AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE SINK AND ENSURE THAT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AT ALL TIMES. EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS ETC.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE COOK LINE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF MANUAL SINK STOPPER AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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How results compare in ZIP 60707
64 of 87 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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