APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
US Highway 19
Florida, 33761
Highland Woods
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package Salmon being thawed in ROP packaging on counter. Salmon 34F. Operator removed from packaging.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Heavy accumulation of grease on filters, ceiling and wall.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fixed equipment behind cook line including the back of equipment facing server area heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all foods removed from its original container.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill on cook line Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Napkins stored in hand wash sink behind bar. Bar tender removed napkins from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in ceiling tile near walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. On cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Operator states cleaning is scheduled for 9/9 **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Area behind soda nozzles soiled with dust. Discussed with operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained with food debris. Stove and grill on cookline soiled with food debris. Nozzles of tea soiled. Cutting boards near 3 compartment sink. Discussed with manager on duty. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Tea nozzles have been cleaned. One white cutting board near 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in warewashing area stacked wet. Discussed with manager. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor next to mop sink Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in ceiling tile near walk in cooler. Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. On cookline. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign in women's restroom.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Area behind soda nozzles soiled with dust. Discussed with operator. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Buckets of sanitizer stored in floor. Discussed with manager. Buckets have been doubled so that there is no direct contact with floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager ran dishmachine and the first test was 30ppm. Second and third time running dishmachine and both readings were 10pm. Operator is to not use dishmachine until sanitizing properly. Three compartment sink was set up, chlorine 50ppm Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in bar area not landing on food contact surfaces 1 fly in office connected to kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. homemade ranch (64F - Cold Holding) in squeeze bottle on cookline on ice. Operator relocated to reach in cooler. Ranch was brought to location on cookline less than 4 hours ago. Discussed filling unit with more ice or using time as a public health control. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained with food debris. Stove and grill on cookline soiled with food debris. Nozzles of tea soiled. Cutting boards near 3 compartment sink. Discussed with manager on duty. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to mop sink Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of broiler on cook line soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates stacked upright next to entrance to kitchen and not protected from contamination, operator inverted Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to mop sink Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled on cook line Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of broiler on cook line soiled Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at servers station, covered Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer on cook line Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on cook line landing on clean plates 3 live flies next to entrance to kitchen 1 live fly near mop sink 2 live flies next to dish machine 2 live flies in dining room Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Live fly landing on clean plate on cook line, operator removed for cleaning **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line and dish wash area standing water.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line prep area and storage area
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers on cook line contain food removed from its original container and not labeled with common name. Corrected On-Site
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooking oil being stored in a zep spray bottle not made for food contact. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ladles and dishes stored on rack in dish wash area. Operator removed items to wash rinse and sanitize Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).