APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
4000 Park Boulevard
Florida, 33781
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/16/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Steamer oven in rear prep area soiled interior.
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dish to clean plated food no hand wash. Educated manager and she spoke to employee and she washed her hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep employee moved Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli reach in cooler cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); half pan Deli cooler cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); put half pan cut leafy greens (45F - Cold Holding)half pan Retemp cooked chicken (38F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (39F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (38F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - During walk through of back kitchen observed unopened reduced oxygen packaging Salmon. 13 pieces temperature was 78 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep sink in standing water. Start prep time was at 12:00pm. Manager educated employee regarding proper ROP also educated regarding proper thawing. Management Voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in stand-alone freezer on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler located in bar area, interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers in bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle diffusers at wait station soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in stand-alone freezer on cooks line. 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. Scoop handle touching diced chicken on cooks line. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler located in bar area, interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers in bar area. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Will email DBPR Form 5030-165. Big 6 Foodborne illnesses. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle diffusers at wait station soiled. 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. Manager unable to provide proof of employee training. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).