APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR

South Tamiami Trail
Venice, Florida, 34285
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8854454

  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operator Employee Health Agreement
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 8/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8854211

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8763068

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat 2-9-24Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area at wait station. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items at under grill draw cooler: 26 orders steaks (48F - Cold Holding); 10lbs chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); 18lbs pork ribblets (51F - Cold Holding); 7 lbs salmon (53F - Cold Holding); 8 orders ribs (50F - Cold Holding); 1.5 lbs shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); 34 orders burgers (50F - Cold Holding); 6 lbs cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items at under grill draw cooler: steaks (48F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); pork ribblets (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (53F - Cold Holding); ribs (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); burgers (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8606732

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured at bar.