APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
Health inspection records show APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR in TAMARAC has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
6005 North University Drive
Florida, 33321
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13508140
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two dipperwells, not turned on, where utensils are sitting in standing water 78F°. Operator turned on. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade to proper 200ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Thermometer soiled with food debris and oil. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator touched ready to eat chicken parm with the same gloves he used to touch his apron and wipe the sweat from his forehead. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold table; chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); mash potatoes (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed foods keeping cold in 52° water inside cold table. Operator replenished ice inside cold table. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 7/1/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894213
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Three out of six Lowboy coolers under grill are not keeping food items at adequate temperatures.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) operator dumped out bucket **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy drawers x6 (under grill); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator, foods not portioned or prepared today and in unit less than 4hrs. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 3/13/2025
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In kitchen prep area, multiple hotel pans stacked on top of each other while still wet.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot utensil well, utensils in 127F water. Operator discarded water and replaced with 147F water Corrected On-Site
- 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipperwell off by salad bar line with utensils inside. Operator turned on Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/13/2024
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burger cold table; pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods in unit less than 4hrs, not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed in walk in cooler for quick chill. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/23/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8606808
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. After dropping dirty dishes at dish pit, server washed hands for only 3-5 seconds. Reviewed with manager to coach servers on proper hand washing.