APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
US Highway 19
Florida, 33761
Highland Woods
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing or in disrepair by to-go side door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, Tiles on cooks line heavily soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior doors of cooler across from grill has exposed insulation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of low boy heavily soiled Interior of drawer holding chips on line soiled Interior of freezer end of cooks line soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
13
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
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing or in disrepair by to-go side door Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, Tiles on cooks line heavily soiled Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf with napkins in dry storage Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind cooking equipment Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to portioned beef patties in walk-in-cooler cracked / broken Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior doors of cooler across from grill has exposed insulation Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Lights end of cook line not functioning Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of drawers holding chips heavily soiled Top of low boy that flat top sits on is heavily soiled with grease buildup Side of flat top soiled Exterior of upright units end of cooks line soiled Exterior of fryers soiled with old food debris Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of low boy heavily soiled Interior of drawer holding chips on line soiled Interior of freezer end of cooks line soiled Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cooking equipment on line Wall at end of cooks line soiled Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 2 lights out over cooks line, several lights out throughout back of house Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cut board stained Interior of drawers holding chips on cooks line heavily soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Time extended 60 days from original inspection date of 8/19 **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
14
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Low boy temp display 50f Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bag in prep area on shelf with oils Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Induction unit at pass through window, front of unit is busted with exposed insulation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid over wontons on cooks line cracked, operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. 2 lights out over cooks line, several lights out throughout back of house Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sing in prep area to hand sink at the end of the wait station line Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior Drawers on line holding chips soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Cocktail straws and colored large straws at bar Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Under Reach-in drawers on cooks line have heavy accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled on cooks line next to ice cream freezer, shins ice machine and dish machine Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy Poultry 52f, Cooked pastas 54f, Beef 48f, salmon 48f, shrimp 47f, beef patties 48f, shredded cheese 47f, Per manager foods temp 9:30 am, all foods were moved from walk-in-cooler at a temp of 40f for all products, less than 4 hours out of temp, moved back to walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cut board stained Interior of drawers holding chips on cooks line heavily soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233 Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
15
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop tomatoes. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Expo line dish area Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk-in freezer Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. In cheese in the make cooler. Manager stood it up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90F , manager removed the second pan and placed pan in the hot well. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in on cook line. Attempt to repair, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Hood Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front service line equipment ,gaskets and surrounding area of equipment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line and dish area Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (49F - Cold Holding). In cooler less than 4 hours. Moved to another unit to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board medium Pan riser's Drawer with chips on cooklie Grill and other equipmentWarning Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. unable to access training files. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 18 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
15
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop tomatoes. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Expo line dish area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 10-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In cheese in the make cooler. Manager stood it up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90F , manager removed the second pan and placed pan in the hot well. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in on cook line. Attempt to repair, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front service line equipment ,gaskets and surrounding area of equipment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line and dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (49F - Cold Holding). In cooler less than 4 hours. Moved to another unit to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board medium Pan riser's Drawer with chips on cooklie Grill and other equipmentWarning Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
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 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen Heavy dust on ceiling tiles and wall at pass through window Ceiling tiles soiled on cooks line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation to inside doors to broiler cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
14
Total
16
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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen Heavy dust on ceiling tiles and wall at pass through window Ceiling tiles soiled on cooks line Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bag on shelving with single serving items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under flat top Floor drains soiled under prep sink ; floor soiled in mop sink Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall above prep table, under dish machine Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Several food containers have handles in foods Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on line soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation to inside doors to broiler cooler Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counter around right side (unused hot wells) heavily soiled; Under microwaves soiled; Shelving on cooks line soiled ; Mid station under cutting board open area heavily soiled ; Exterior Chips drawer on line heavily soiled; Exterior of cooking equipment soiled Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of drawer holding chips heavily soiled Interior of upright freezer end of cooks line soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled by dish machine; 3 compartment sink; behind fryers; wall end of cooks line, under office window; prep area; behind ice machine; by Togo condiments by pass through window Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flying insects at bar 1 flying insect on cooks line, 1 flying insect at pass through window Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw on line 50°; ice only on bottom of pan, operator added ice around product for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 14 basic).