APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, Florida, 33759
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside and exterior warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.on shelf on drying shelf . Reviewed with manager
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash from leaking hose to compressor in walk in cooler . Manager placed containers under hose . Manager to schedule service **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area . Reviewed with manager . Employee removed wiping cloth Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining from compressor hose in walk in cooler . Manager to schedule service
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. Reviewed with manager . Manager discarded cutting board . Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Over grill on cook line, removed for cleanimg
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator during inspection
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in freezer on cook line
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer Shrimp not covered. On cooks line by salad station.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee removed from floor Corrected On-Site
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale : cooked pasta 82 f 1st temp at 12:30 cooked at 11:30 am 2nd temp at 1:30 pm 79 f did not cool from 135f to 70f within 2 hours.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flie by back storage area not landing on food
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale : cooked pasta 82 f 1st temp at 12:30 cooked at 11:30 am 2nd temp at 1:30 pm 79 f did not cool from 135f to 70f within 2 hours.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler drawer under flat top grill on cooks line cheese 47 f employee moved cheese to walk in freezer 2nd temp 43 f Cold holding: salad station coleslaw 46 f manager moved to freezer 2nd temp 43 f Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Repairs to pipes in ceiling, ceiling tiles removed for access and not replaced yet.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid. Torn gasket on stand up freezer.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand up reach in freezer at end of line, bottom shelf soiled. Ice cream freezer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).