APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
US Highway 19
Florida, 33761
Highland Woods
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
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. Observed build up of black mold like substance in interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Heavy build up of limescale and food debris.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and cooler pull out drawers soiled with food debris through kitchen line.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles holes soiled with syrup build up in bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
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 of ice machine has mold like substances.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling, ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris and grease in kitchen.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind cook line.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean silverware by ice machine stored with food contact surfaces upright.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink outside walk in cooler blocked by trash can. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/12/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. During inspection observed water from floor drain near reach in cooler. Draining very slow. Manager was able to get water to drain during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water from mop sink. During inspection observed water from mop sink near reach in cooler. Draining very slow. Manager was able to get water to drain during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet at Hand washing sink.
- 28-26-5:High Priority - During inspection observed wastewater backing up through floor drains.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at cook line.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Location: at cook line salad reach in fridge Initial temp at time 2:00pm a. 47F (cold holding) manger put in walk in cooler Re-temp at 1:00pm **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/12/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
15
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Silverware in basket at service counter not inverted
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk beer cooler
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer. Under cook line Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 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. Scoop handle in cinnamon sugar mixture Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cook line Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled. Accumulation of grease under flat top and sides for fryers Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Next to mop sink. Under dish machine
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer Repeat Violation
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler
- 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. 0ppm, chemical sanitizer empty, operator replaced, 50ppm Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Broiler interior soiled. Stove surface soiled with grease and food residue Soda gun nozzles soiled at bar Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2023 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 15 basic).