APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
6005 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac FL 33321 · 954-722-4244
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In middle cold rail, cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding). Per employee portioned and prepared at 11:00am.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well, containing a utensil, off at expo line. Operator turned on
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On top shelf of cook line, under microwave(s) and along the shelf, observed an accumulation of dust and food debris.
Sep 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Thermometer soiled with food debris and oil. Operator cleaned
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator touched ready to eat chicken parm with the same gloves he used to touch his apron and wipe the sweat from his forehead.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold table; chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); mash potatoes (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed foods keeping cold in 52° water inside cold table. Operator replenished ice inside cold table.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two dipperwells, not turned on, where utensils are sitting in standing water 78F°. Operator turned on.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade to proper 200ppm
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy drawers x6 (under grill); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator, foods not portioned or prepared today and in unit less than 4hrs. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Three out of six Lowboy coolers under grill are not keeping food items at adequate temperatures.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) operator dumped out bucket
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In kitchen prep area, multiple hotel pans stacked on top of each other while still wet.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot utensil well, utensils in 127F water. Operator discarded water and replaced with 147F water
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipperwell off by salad bar line with utensils inside. Operator turned on
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burger cold table; pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods in unit less than 4hrs, not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed in walk in cooler for quick chill.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. After dropping dirty dishes at dish pit, server washed hands for only 3-5 seconds. Reviewed with manager to coach servers on proper hand washing.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In middle cold rail, cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding). Per employee portioned and prepared at 11:00am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle cold rail, cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding). Per employee portioned and prepared at 11:00am. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar has mold like buildup
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial covered cup of water in glassfront cooler by expo station.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted,manager inverted on site.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed bowls stacked wet in storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment including walk-in cooler and freezer.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed ice bucket cracked, manager discarded on site.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line.
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