APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

Suncoast Boulevard
Florida, 34429
Citrus County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8833143

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical reach in cooler by fryers
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 70F after running 2 minutes in bar area

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8768113

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Melted clear food storage containers at cook line
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior microwave has accumulation of food debris. Microwave above salad station
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. impossible burgers (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); small burger patties (44F - Cold Holding) operator states drawers/door to reach in cooler was propped open for a short period of time due to cooler repair. Operator placed items in ice to help cool rapidly. Recheck- impossible burgers 43F; small burger patties 41F; cooked chicken 43F Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Kaitlyn K

Inspection Date: 1/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8458261

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor through kitchen area under/behind equipment and racks soiled/has accumulation of debris. -ceiling vents in kitchen soiled -walls near dish area soiled Repeat Violation
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in rice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in-Cooler shelves soiled
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370308

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple in prep area
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floors throughout kitchen area soiled behind/under equipment -walk in freezer floor
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Rice scoop handles touching food, operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in cooler and freezer interiors on cooks line soiled with food debris
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At curbed mop area near rear door