APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR maintains a 3.8/5 food safety rating based on 10 health department inspections in VALRICO. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
US Highway 19
Florida, 33761
Highland Woods
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13506041
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13454353
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on floor in dish area Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment Standing water dish area Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior two door reach in cooler vents heavy dust Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on two door reach in cooler on cooks line Warning
Inspection Date: 7/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10896785
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in storage area. Manager placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 3/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8731064
Inspection Date: 11/7/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10714029
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelves in storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10712766
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed on floor in dish area. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelves in storage area. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under bottled beer cooler in bar area Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris buildup observed on reach in cooler gaskets on cookline. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for chlorine sanitizing, tested at 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed on wall at dish drop. Operator eradicated, removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Inspection Date: 6/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8698330
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach stock room floor. 7 dead roaches on storeroom floor on glue trap 1 dead roach on wall beside prep table
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on end of cook line, shelves rusted and coating peeling
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water under bottled beer cooler.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream not covered. Operator replaced cover. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings on floor of storeroom
- 35A-18-4:High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks observed on wall and vent pipe in store room coming from ceiling. Ceiling has been sealed
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White debris in soda gun nozzle in bar area.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 3 pans of Asian chicken in walk in cooler. Manager labeled the pans. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 6/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8699024
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on end of cook line, shelves rusted and coating peeling - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Reach in cooler on end of cook line, shelves rusted and coating peeling **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8599465
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Gatorade on cook line Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease behind fryers
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
Inspection Date: 8/25/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352330