APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
3920 West Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall on front line cook soiled with oil debris. Ceiling vent in mop room soiled and ceiling damage over mop sink. 2 ceiling vents adjacent to Walk in cooler are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Broken light cover over Dish machine and over front line cook.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Some gaskets on front line Reach in cooler are soiled. Metal shelf on oil storage container soiled with oil debris. **Repeat Violation**
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils not stored inverted in back kitchen service line. **Repeat Violation**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of Reach in cooler front line. Operator removed water from Reach in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in kitchen service line are soiled. Operator removed nozzles for cleaning during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into Employee handwash sink in back prep kitchen area. Operator removed ice during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 3 cutting boards with deep cuts located next to Dish machine. Operator disposed of cutting boards during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Operator discarded **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on dry storage rack adjacent to ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and walls on front cook line heavily soiled with food and grease debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside of multiple Reach in coolers adjacent to front cook line have standing water. Operator removed all standing water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Standing water in Reach in cooler adjacent to fryers. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 3 cutting boards with deep cuts located next to Dish machine. Operator disposed of cutting boards during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Operator discarded **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 20 dead roaches on kitchen floor adjacent to grill. 14 dead roaches inside unused Reach in cooler drawer adjacent to grill. 9 dead roaches on kitchen floor of front line cook adjacent to fryers. 3 dead roaches beneath steam machine in back kitchen area. 14 dead roaches on oil storage container and metal shelf. 2 dead roaches on floor next to Walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: 1 dead roach under reach in cooler at end of hot line 1 dead roach in cooler drawer 1 dead roach in box in dry storage Operator removed all dead roaches and sanitized area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: 1 dead roach located beneath the counter at bar top. Employee removed, leaned, and sanitized area. 3 dead roaches inside Reach in cooler adjacent to front line grill. 2 dead roach located on kitchen floor adjacent to foot top grill. 4 dead roaches on floor of mop sink room. 5 dead roaches on floor of dry storage room. 2 dead roaches in dry storage room with egg sack. 1 dead roach inside dish pit sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized all dead roaches during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on dry storage rack adjacent to ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and walls on front cook line heavily soiled with food and grease debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside of multiple Reach in coolers adjacent to front cook line have standing water. Operator removed all standing water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Standing water in Reach in cooler adjacent to fryers. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 3 cutting boards with deep cuts located next to Dish machine. Operator disposed of cutting boards during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Operator discarded **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 20 dead roaches on kitchen floor adjacent to grill. 14 dead roaches inside unused Reach in cooler drawer adjacent to grill. 9 dead roaches on kitchen floor of front line cook adjacent to fryers. 3 dead roaches beneath steam machine in back kitchen area. 14 dead roaches on oil storage container and metal shelf. 2 dead roaches on floor next to Walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: 1 dead roach under reach in cooler at end of hot line 1 dead roach in cooler drawer 1 dead roach in box in dry storage Operator removed all dead roaches and sanitized area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: 1 dead roach located beneath the counter at bar top. Employee removed, leaned, and sanitized area. 3 dead roaches inside Reach in cooler adjacent to front line grill. 2 dead roach located on kitchen floor adjacent to foot top grill. 4 dead roaches on floor of mop sink room. 5 dead roaches on floor of dry storage room. 2 dead roaches in dry storage room with egg sack. 1 dead roach inside dish pit sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized all dead roaches during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: 1 live roach inside prep table cabinet adjacent to from line grill. 1 dead roach inside Reach in cooler gasket. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor adjacent to fryers. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized all live and dead roaches during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on dry storage rack adjacent to ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and walls on front cook line heavily soiled with food and grease debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside of multiple Reach in coolers adjacent to front cook line have standing water. Operator removed all standing water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Standing water in Reach in cooler adjacent to fryers. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates on top of service line shelves not inverted. Operator inverted some plates during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 3 cutting boards with deep cuts located next to Dish machine. Operator disposed of cutting boards during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 20 dead roaches on kitchen floor adjacent to grill. 14 dead roaches inside unused Reach in cooler drawer adjacent to grill. 9 dead roaches on kitchen floor of front line cook adjacent to fryers. 3 dead roaches beneath steam machine in back kitchen area. 14 dead roaches on oil storage container and metal shelf. 2 dead roaches on floor next to Walk in cooler.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on dry storage rack adjacent to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and walls on front cook line heavily soiled with food and grease debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves on front cook line heavily soiled with food debris. Wire shelves next to fryers soiled with grease. Bottom shelf beneath steam machine in back kitchen soiled with grease. Operator began cleaning some areas during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware on service line stored with food-contact surface up.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 box of single service take out container stored on office floor. Operator discarded box during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside of multiple Reach in coolers adjacent to front cook line have standing water. Operator removed all standing water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on kitchen floor adjacent to fryers. Operator removed 1 roach, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach on door frame to mop sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach at bar area behind syrup cabinet.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 3 cutting boards with deep cuts located next to Dish machine. Operator disposed of cutting boards during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Operator discarded **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 20 dead roaches on kitchen floor adjacent to grill. 14 dead roaches inside unused Reach in cooler drawer adjacent to grill. 9 dead roaches on kitchen floor of front line cook adjacent to fryers. 3 dead roaches beneath steam machine in back kitchen area. 14 dead roaches on oil storage container and metal shelf. 2 dead roaches on floor next to Walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: 1 dead roach under reach in cooler at end of hot line 1 dead roach in cooler drawer 1 dead roach in box in dry storage Operator removed all dead roaches and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on dry storage rack adjacent to ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and walls on front cook line heavily soiled with food and grease debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves on front cook line heavily soiled with food debris. Wire shelves next to fryers soiled with grease. Bottom shelf beneath steam machine in back kitchen soiled with grease. Operator began cleaning some areas during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside of multiple Reach in coolers adjacent to front cook line have standing water. Operator removed all standing water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on kitchen floor adjacent to fryers. Operator removed 1 roach, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach on door frame to mop sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach at bar area behind syrup cabinet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Approximately 12 live roaches in reach in cooler gasket at end of cooks line. 1 live roach by walk in cooler door under shelf **Time Extended** **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).