APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
US Highway 19
Florida, 33761
Highland Woods
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwaves on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cooks line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating food on cooks line. Warning
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Dish machine drain clogged with food and draining to ground. Operator vacuumed out debris. Once dish machine was ran again drain was slowly draining. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwaves on cooks line. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of butter 47-50F stored in top cooler well at cook line. Operator moved butter into reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/26/2024
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 4/26/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on left end cook line Cold holding: shredded cheese 46 F, butter 48 F, diced cooked chicken 47 F, sour cream 47 F. Reach-in cooler on right end cook line Cold holding: coleslaw 50 F, diced tomato 58 F, shredded cheese 50 F, cut lettuce 46 F. Operator contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Reach-in cooler on left end cook line Cold holding: shredded cheese 41 F, butter 40F, diced cooked chicken 41F, coleslaw 40 F. Reach-in cooler on right end cook line Cold holding: diced tomato 50 F, corn salsa 41-52 F, shredded cheese 42-57F, cut lettuce 46-51F. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Employee starts to clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at bar. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on left end cook line Cold holding: shredded cheese 46 F, butter 48 F, diced cooked chicken 47 F, sour cream 47 F. Reach-in cooler on right end cook line Cold holding: coleslaw 50 F, diced tomato 58 F, shredded cheese 50 F, cut lettuce 46 F. Operator contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line: Cold holding: Coleslaw 47 F, butter 53 F, fresh salsa 45 F, corn salsa 47 F, diced tomato 48 F. Operator placed items in ice at time of inspection. Re temp: Coleslaw 41 F, butter 50 F, fresh salsa 40 F, corn salsa 41 F, diced tomato 47 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).