APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
4651 Commercial Way
Florida, 34606
Hernando County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live small flying insects underneath dishmachine area not landing on any food contact surfaces. Operator sprayed a natural pest elimination spray provided by pest control company in area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 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. Observed 12 employees food handler trainings expired through SafeStaff in 12/2024.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 small flying insects in kitchen near mop sink, ice machine, dry storage, and front wait station area. Observed 5 small flying insects in bar near fruit and alcohol bottles on shelf. Did not observe flies landing on food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); Pico (47F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in salad station reach-in cooler on cook line near fryers. Operator stated items had been on cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator removed and discarded. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); Pico (47F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in salad station reach-in cooler on cook line near fryers. Operator stated items had been on cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator removed and discarded. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to the mop sink faucet. Discussed with operators. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chip drawer and container soiled with heavy accumulation of grease and food debris on cook line. Discussed cleaning frequencies. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 revealed 5 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).