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APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR maintains a 3.5/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in TAMPA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

US Highway 19
Florida, 33761
Highland Woods
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10937311

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle soiled in On freezer, refrigerator on cooks line. Chef cleaned door handles. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on reach in cooler cutting board. Manager removed and properly stored drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the bottom of reaching cooler on Cook's line.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (118F - Hot Holding); soup (118F - Hot Holding) Items reheated to 165 for 15 seconds. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splint with no back flow protection device.

2/10/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10773473

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 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**

2/5/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10769142

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 3 basic

  • 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

11/15/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8747907

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 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**

4/26/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8661588

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/25/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8658966

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 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**

4/22/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8541000

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 basic

  • 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

10/31/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8364224

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 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**