Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jul 16, 2025 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     CERTIFICATE POSTED

     There is no current food manager`s exam certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food manager exam certificate in a conspicuous place.

     Code WFC 12-201.11(B)

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     WAREWASHING - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE

     An irreversible registering temperature indicator is not provided. Corrective Action: Provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator for a mechanical warewashing machine that sanitizes using hot water.

     Code WFC 4-302.13(B)

2. Jun 9, 2025 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required

   No violations cited.

3. May 12, 2025 Re-Inspection · Reinspection Required
   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     GOOD REPAIR - EQUIPMENT - Not Corrected

     Multiple gaskets on the kitchen coolers are in need of repair/replacement.

     Correction: Maintain equipment in good repair.

     Code WFC 4-501.11

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     SANITIZER TEST KIT - Not Corrected

     A test kit for chlorine is not available.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for accurately measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code WFC 4-302.14

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

     TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING - Not Corrected

     Several items in kitchen line coolers being cold held at > 41F (Coleslaw @ 46F , Pico de gallo @ 49F, Ribs @ 51F). Per operator, the cooler has been down for a few weeks and is in the process of getting repaired but the parts that were ordered did not work. Operator has been using ice for cold holding.

     Correction: Maintain cold TCS foods at or below 41 degrees F.

     Code WFC 3-501.16

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     WAREWASHING - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE - Not Corrected

     An irreversible registering temperature indicator is not provided. Corrective Action: Provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator for a mechanical warewashing machine that sanitizes using hot water.

     Code WFC 4-302.13(B)

4. Dec 26, 2024 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     CERTIFICATE POSTED

     There is no current food manager`s exam certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food manager exam certificate in a conspicuous place.

     Code WFC 12-201.11(B)

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     GOOD REPAIR - EQUIPMENT

     Multiple gaskets on the kitchen coolers are in need of repair/replacement.

     Correction: Maintain equipment in good repair.

     Code WFC 4-501.11

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice Corrected on site

     HANDSINK - SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage is provided at employee handwash sink in the men's restroom.

     Correction: Provide a sign or poster at each employee handwash sink that reminds food employees to wash their hands.

     Code WFC 6-301.14

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING - SOAP

     Soap not available at food employee handwash sink in the bar area.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handsink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code WFC 6-301.11

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING - DRYING

     No single-use toweling or approved hand drying device available at bar handsink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or an approved hand drying device at handsink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code WFC 6-301.12

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     LICENSE POSTED

     Current Food and Drink license is not posted in public view at establishment.

     Correction: Post license in public view. Contact City of Madison Clerk's office at 608-266-4601 to obtain copy of license.

     Code DATCP 75.06(1)(b)

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     PHYSICAL FACILITY - DESIGN

     Several of the floor tiles on the kitchen line are missing.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code WFC 6-201.11

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

     RESPONDING TO CONTAMINATION EVENTS

     The food establishment does not have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Correction: Provide procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Code WFC 2-501.11

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     SANITIZER TEST KIT

     A test kit for chlorine is not available.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for accurately measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code WFC 4-302.14

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

     TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING

     Several items in kitchen line coolers being cold held at > 41F (Coleslaw @ 46F , Pico de gallo @ 49F, Ribs @ 51F). Per operator, the cooler has been down for a few weeks and is in the process of getting repaired but the parts that were ordered did not work. Operator has been using ice for cold holding.

     Correction: Maintain cold TCS foods at or below 41 degrees F.

     Code WFC 3-501.16

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     WAREWASHING - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE

     An irreversible registering temperature indicator is not provided. Corrective Action: Provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator for a mechanical warewashing machine that sanitizes using hot water.

     Code WFC 4-302.13(B)

5. Nov 14, 2023 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required

   No violations cited.

6. Sep 11, 2023 Pre-Inspection · Reinspection Required
   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     CLEAN - NON-FOOD SURFACES

     Non-food contact surfaces of bar nozzle holder are soiled and unclean.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code WFC 4-601.11(C)

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice Corrected on site

     FOOD - UNCOVERED

     American cheese in the walk-in cooler was observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. If cross-contamination is evident, discard suspected foods

     Code WFC 3-302.11(4)

   • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

     HANDSINK - ACCESSIBLE/CONVENIENT

     a) Handsink in kitchen line area is not accessible. b) Handsink in bar area had a large spatula in the basin.

     Correction: Provide an accessible handsink to facilitate handwashing by food employees.

     Code WFC 5-203.11; 5-204.11; 5-205.11

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice Corrected on site

     STORAGE - IN-USE UTENSILS

     Used ice cream scoop stored in dipper well with no running water. Operator mentioned that the dipper well is not working.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135 degrees F.

     Code WFC 3-304.12

   • Not serious Good Retail Practice

     WAREWASHING - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE

     An irreversible registering temperature indicator is not provided. Corrective Action: Provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator for a mechanical warewashing machine that sanitizes using hot water.

     Code WFC 4-302.13(B)