APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

US Highway 19

Florida, 33761

Highland Woods

Pinellas County County

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)

Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10773473

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**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10769142

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

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8747907

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**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8661588

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8658966

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**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8541000

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

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364224

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**