Chicago Inspection: APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR — Fail

Chicago CDPH · August 18, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (7): 1. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Observed one of the prep cooler doors at main prep line does not close. rag is holding the door in place in order to close. must repair and maintain. 2. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Observed torn door gasket inside of the 2-door prep cooler. instructed to replace. 3. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facilit 4. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES: Observed faucet leaking at three compartment sink in rear. instructed to repair leaking drainpipe. 5. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES: Observed facility with inadequate plumbing at bar three compartment sink. clear water comes from floor drain just below sink when water is ran from three compartment sink and pools throughout bar. sin (+2 more) Address: 6656 W GRAND AVE

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