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NameAPPLEBEE'S GRILL & BAR #1102
Address8700 J W CLAY BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/11/2025
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General CommentsObserved WIC door not fully latching. Observed cold drawers above temperature due to not being fully closed while in use. Ensure that door and drawers are fully closed at all times to maintain temperatures and ambient air at 41F or below. EHS encouraged PIC to review proper handwashing procedures and when to wash with ALL STAFF. EHS educated PIC on ensuring that food employees are not wiping gloved hands on aprons and then returning to food prep without changing gloves. No violations marked today. PIC stated that burgers and salmon were offered undercooked but new menus did not have any CAs next to these items, only next to steak items. EHS advised PIC to follow up with corporate about FC temps of burgers and salmon and to not offer them undercooked until they cleared it with corporate OR to change the menus to reflect CA. PIC stated that she would follow up and not offer them undercooked until a CA was added.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P- Observed food employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on proper handwashing procedures and food employee properly rewashed hands. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed food employee wash hands and not use a barrier to turn off the faucet thus recontamintating hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on using a barrier and food employee rewashed hands. -0-
9 0 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P- Observed food employee contact RTE shrimp with no gloves. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on not contacting food with barehands and food employee voluntarily discarded items. -0- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P- Observed large box of lettuce with white and black growth. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. -1-
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed strawberries stored over RTE romaine lettuce in WIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. -0- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dish pit to be W/R/S. **REPEAT** -3- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . 4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed heavy debris inside of microwaves. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed slight debris inside ice machine at chute area. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed raw chicken and raw beef in cold drawer above 41F and 2 soup is in broil unit above 41F. Observed ambient air of cold drawers at 61F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. At end of inspection, ambient air of drawers of cold drawers observed at 41F. **REPEAT** -1.5- For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead pest in WIC. -0- 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies in dish pit area below piping.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a bag of rice stored on floor in dry storage area. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0-
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed 3 employees with wrist watches. -0-
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed sanitizer buckets with murky water. -CDI- PIC replenished with fresh sanitizer water buckets. -0-
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking with dishes stored as clean. 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean lids and other items stored in containers with debris. Observed clean plates stored upright exposed to air and other contaminants. -0-
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of to go jugs stored on floor in dry storage area. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rusted shelving used for storing dishes and in dry storage area. Replace. -0- 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf- Observed multi use containers no longer smooth and easily cleanable. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. Observed debris in ware washing machine. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior surfaces of RIC, RIF, and prep units in need of cleaning. Observed tops, sides, and backs of equipment (hard to reach areas) such as stove, steamer, prep units, dish machine, etc, in need of cleaning. Observed shelving above expo line with heavy debris. Observed NFCS of drink machine with debris. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -0.5-
50 0.50 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure No No No 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands. -Pf- Observed hot water at 3-comp sink at 106F. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** -0.5-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed hot water handle at FOH handsink consistently running, not able to be fully turned off. Repair. -0-
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair./6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed low grout between floor tiles throughout the kitchen and cracked and missing floor tiles in the WIC and WIF. Observed some non absorbent ceiling tiles in grill area. Repair or replace. **REPEAT** -1- 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed walls and ceilings in need of cleaning due to food debris and buildup. Observed ventilation area above dish machine with heavy dust buildup. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended.