APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR

5550 Fruitville Road
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 10/25/2023

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. Observed food debris build up on the exterior of the dishwasher. Operator cleaned off the exterior. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vent in the kitchen with black build up.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop with the handle touching food in a container of almonds. Operator removed handle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper stationed above the coffee machine and drink counter.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the right side equipment on the cook line with a build up of grease.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the alcohol walk in cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8444345
2023-10-25
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 7/13/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensils handles inside of the almond and rice noodle containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at bar area has no sign. Manager corrected by adding sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand-wash sinks faucet lever causes water to splash on adjacent surfaces. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Single use items in outside shed on floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fans inside of walk in cooler and freezer had dust buildup. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.Observed sink and surface 11.76.
Food Inspector #8341106
2023-07-13
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/13/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).