APPLEBEE'S
GRADE AMonday, February 3, 2025
APPLEBEE'S in Elmhurst received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on February 3, 2025, scoring 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.
Violations Cited
06F
Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to 30+ surfaces, causing facility-wide contamination.
Store wiping cloths in sanitizer AT ALL TIMES between uses: 50-100ppm chlorine or 200-400ppm quaternary ammonium. Change solution when visibly dirty or every 4 hours. Use separate cloths for food contact vs non-food contact. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
APPLEBEE'S — Inspection Questions
- Did APPLEBEE'S pass their NYC health inspection on February 3, 2025?
- APPLEBEE'S passed with an A grade on February 3, 2025 with a score of 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
- What critical violations did APPLEBEE'S have?
- APPLEBEE'S had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
- What does violation code 06F mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 06F (Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer) is a critical violation. Wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to 30+ surfaces, causing facility-wide contamination.