APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
4651 COMMERCIAL WAY, Spring Hill FL 34606 · 561.268.5732
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
JUN 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insects flying in front of dishmachine and 2 small flying insects off expo line near wait station area. Did not observe the flies landing on any surfaces. Operator contacted pest control company.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015039802 | Aug 18, 2015 | Sep 25, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Beef (49F - Cold Holding) in bottom drawer of reach-in cooler off cook line closest to the dish pit. Operator iced product down.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet with an orange hose attached.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling tiles soiled with mold-like substance by the 3 compartment sink and the prep area in the back over the steamer.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surfaces: The fans in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer are soiled with dust and rust, and the two hood vents have grease buildup.
Utensils in poor condition. The metal on the spatula was damaged. Operator discarded the spatula.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live small flying insects underneath dishmachine area not landing on any food contact surfaces. Operator sprayed a natural pest elimination spray provided by pest control company in area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 12 employees food handler trainings expired through SafeStaff in 12/2024.
Nov 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 small flying insects in kitchen near mop sink, ice machine, dry storage, and front wait station area. Observed 5 small flying insects in bar near fruit and alcohol bottles on shelf. Did not observe flies landing on food contact surfaces.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); Pico (47F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in salad station reach-in cooler on cook line near fryers. Operator stated items had been on cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator removed and discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); Pico (47F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in salad station reach-in cooler on cook line near fryers. Operator stated items had been on cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator removed and discarded. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to the mop sink faucet. Discussed with operators.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chip drawer and container soiled with heavy accumulation of grease and food debris on cook line. Discussed cleaning frequencies.
Jun 27, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insects flying in front of dishmachine and 2 small flying insects off expo line near wait station area. Did not observe the flies landing on any surfaces. Operator contacted pest control company.
Jun 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insects flying in front of dishmachine and 2 small flying insects off expo line near wait station area. Did not observe the flies landing on any surfaces. Operator contacted pest control company.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water off expo line near ice tea brewing station and soda machine underneath ice bin. Operator placed floor fan to dry area.
Water leaking from pipe underneath ice bin. Manager attached hose which corrected water leaking on to the floor.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chip drawer with accumulation of grease and food debris on cook line.
Dead roach on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in beer walk-in cooler. Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food on cook line without a beard guard.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) in drawers of salad reach-in cooler to the right of the dessert reach-in freezer on the cook line. Operator stated items had been in the reach-in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator moved to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drawer and chip container on cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Discussed cleaning frequency with operator.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet on wrist preparing salad and employee cutting vegetables with a watch on their wrist.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation while cutting vegetables in prep area.
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