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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 10/8/2026
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General CommentsNOTE: Facility holds bbq sauce out near grill with a grill brush stored inside. Grill brush is used to brush bbq sauce on ribs and meats. Once used it is placed back into the bbq sauce. EHS advised PIC to either hold BBQ sauce cold, use TPHC or spoon bbq sauce onto meats then brush. After the brush is used, place into a separate container. Grade card was placed in an area that was not visible to all patrons. EHS notified manager that the grade card has to be posted in an area visible to all patrons. Grade card will be posted at the entrance of the restaurant beside the door.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 containers on the line, sauce containers, lids soiled soiled with old food debris. Observed soiled knife stored on knife magnet with clean knives. CDI- All dishes taken to be cleaned. -REPEAT FOR THE 5TH CONSECUTIVE TIME. EHS recommends risk control plan. EHS gave documents to Manager to fill out and send to EHS. Fv 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed wings, diced chicken and sausage without a date. Observed lettuce in cold drawer dated 10/8. Lettuce was made 10/7. All items dated with correct date. -REPEAT For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.- Pf Observed no asterisks on burgers. Burgers can be undercooked. 10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED, 10/18/26 New menus are rolling out at the end of October.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards heavily scored and burned. Get boards resurfaced/ replaced. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed several containers damaged with burns/ cracking. Containers are no longer cleanable. -REPEAT
49 1 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 prep top units, low reach in, cold drawers, shelving, roller carts, speed racks, bins housing clean dishes, tall reach in cooler and freezer in need of cleaning. -REPEAT
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. Observed low grout near prep table and hand sink. Observed hole in wall under hand washing sink. 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 no floors in need of cleaning under and around equipment. -REPEAT