Forsyth Applebee's to remain closed after being shut down by health department

FORSYTH, Ill. (WAND) — The Forsyth Applebee's will remain closed after being shut down by the Macon County Health Department.

The Board of Health voted at a special meeting Tuesday 4-3 to revoke its food permit.

This comes after the Macon County Health Department found imminent health hazards, according to a report filed by the Office of Environmental Health.

According to a notice hung on the establishment's front door, the restaurant closed Tuesday, Aug. 27.

The Macon County Health Department reports the reason for the closure was due to several walk-in coolers, freezers, and reach-in coolers that were not kept at proper temperatures, thus spoiling all of the stored food items.

In-order for the facility to re-open all refrigeration units must be repaired, and all spoiled food must be thrown out.

According to the health department's report obtained by WAND News, several food items including chicken, shrimp, beef, and ice cream -- were being stored in a cooler at temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

A part of the report said the restaurant was closed because of "...two imminent health risks within a 12-month period."

The inspection at the restaurant was prompted by an anonymous complaint, according to the report.