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APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR maintains a 3.9/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in BRADENTON. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 7 reports on file

4301 Cortez Road West
Florida, 34210
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/15/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13495614

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed corner of floor next to ice machine in kitchen with a build up of soil and food debris.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice in bar area. Operator removed scoop and ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of soda gun with build up of slime. Operator removed soda gun for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

8/18/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10882341

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in front of walk-in freezer cracked and missing.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispensing gun in bar area with build up of slime and soil. Manager cleaned soda dispensing gun. Corrected On-Site

3/19/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8829196

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 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.

7/25/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8838406

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 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

7/15/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8724854

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 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

12/20/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8443210

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

  • 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

7/12/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8346326

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 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.