APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
4301 Cortez Road West
Florida, 34210
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/19/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8829196
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing under dishwasher.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and broken floor tile on cook line.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching strawberries.operator moved handle above product. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill with excess grease.
Inspection Date: 7/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838406
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on food preparation surface. Employee removed cell phone and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724854
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops with the handles in the food. Manager removed scoops. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 12/20/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443210
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the walk-in freezer torn.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Manager removed and sanitized the holder and scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 38-12-4:Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Missing end caps on the lights in the dry storage area and dishwasher area. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing signs missing in the women's bathroom and bar area.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the reach in cooler in the bar area. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 7/12/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346326
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ovens on the cook line.
- 38-12-4:Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Light in the dry storage area missing end caps.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler the bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); stored in the walk-in cooler covered. Manager stated the ground beef was made into Pattie's covered and placed in the walk-in cooler on the afternoon of 7/11. Manager dictated the ground beer.
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); stored in the walk-in cooler covered. Manager stated the ground beef was made into Pattie's covered and placed in the walk-in cooler on the afternoon of 7/11. Manager dictated the ground beer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed handouts.