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NameAPPLEBEE'S #1091
Address665 WEST FLEMING DRIVE
 
City/State/ZIP
MORGANTON NC 28655
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyBurke
Inspection Date 3/25/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes No 4-602. 12 (B) - Cooking and Baking Equipment: 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 food splash and debris on interior of microwave ovens.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 - Cooling Methods: Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. Pf. Observed coleslaw cooling while covered in the walk in cooler temping at 46F. PIC stated that it had been cooling for 45 mins. CDI, EHSI educated PIC on proper cooling methods and the pan was vented to allow proper cooling.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-307.11 - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination: Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by code. Observed a raw beef patty in the grill drawer with a label from the pan directly on it. CDI, PIC voluntarily discarded the pan of raw beef.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Observed that the hot well was out of order. Maintain equipment in good repair.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-602.13 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at frequency to prevent accumulation of soil residue. Observed an accumulation of food debris on the interior of the two door reach-in freezer and the bottom of the make tables.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 - Repairing: 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 2 hood lights out. Maintain in good repair.