APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating based on 10 health department inspections in ORLANDO. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 10 reports on file
US Highway 19
Florida, 33761
Highland Woods
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/10/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13642323
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
- 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 sausage on cookline Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe. At three compartment sink near cookline Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
3/2/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13586478
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 5 basic
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles buckled and raised near breakfast walkin cooler
- 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 sausage on cookline Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of equipment on cookline. 6 burner stove on cookline
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at cookline near handsink Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe. At three compartment sink near cookline Corrected On-Site
- 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. Repeatedly test at zero ppm Warning
12/3/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 13586177
Met Inspection Standards4 basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stove top. Bottom of table near fryers - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cookline corner closest to left side reach in freezers - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 29-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
12/2/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 10874320
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 4 basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stove top. Bottom of table near fryers
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cookline corner closest to left side reach in freezers
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline Repeat Violation
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 8 at bar Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese base (48F - Cold Holding). Bottom of make table on cookline. breakfast cooler- raw sausage (48F - Cold Holding); yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese portions (48F - Cold Holding). Operator states door has been open from breakfast breakdown. Warning
3/20/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10802536
Met Inspection Standards3 basic
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline
- 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 shredded cheese on cookline near fryer Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Handsink at bar
1/28/2025· 1y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8831777
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave on cookline
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gas burner stove
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher. Operator coached employee on handwashing **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples **Corrective Action Taken**
7/17/2024· 1y 9mo ago
Visit ID: 8724884
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 basic
12/4/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8561093
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 1 int, 6 basic
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate in fried rice pan on cookline - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In walk-in cooler at door - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cookline Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy food and grease build up under and behind equipment on cookline - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Oatmeal topping at buffet Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook on cookline. Operator coached employee on proper handwashing Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **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 sausage link (50F - Cold Holding). In breakfast walk-in - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
11/29/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8558523
Follow-up Inspection Required5 high, 1 int, 6 basic
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate in fried rice pan on cookline
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In walk-in cooler at door
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cookline Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy food and grease build up under and behind equipment on cookline
- 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. Tested at 0ppm Warning
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Oatmeal topping at buffet Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook on cookline. Operator coached employee on proper handwashing Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on cookline near reachin freezer Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw sausage link (50F - Cold Holding). In breakfast walk-in
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
7/11/2023· 2y 9mo ago
Visit ID: 8346362
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 6 basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave on cookline, knobs on stovetop
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At grill on cookline
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. At compressor
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cookline
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cookline
- 24-11-4:Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. At breakfast bar
- 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. sausage gravy (81F - Cooling); sausage links (79F - Cooling) operator states placed in walk-in cooler at 11:30, temperature recorded at 2:45. Operator will reheat and begin cooling process again **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sausage gravy (81F - Cooling); sausage links (79F - Cooling) wrapped in plastic while warm and stacked