APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
20090 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville FL 34603 · 352.796.4454
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. spinach and artichoke dip (47F - Cold Holding) operator states reach in cooler was in defrost mode. Operator took temperatures at 11:30am and all food was under 41F. Employee placed dip in walk in freezer to rapidly chill.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment in poor repair. Top plastic plate in microwave melted in cook line area
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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No handwash sink for employees. Removed in dishwashing area closest to kitchen entrance. Operator stated a replacement sink has been ordered and is scheduled to be replaced.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked together on storage shelf with water droplets inside. Discussed with operator.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Discussed with operator.
Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to the left of the dishmachine storing cleaned and sanitized containers.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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 Mac and cheese (51F), chicken corn dog (53F), rice (53F), chicken wings (53F), and beer cheese (51F) in Traulsen combo unit, reach in cooler side. Not prepared or portioned today. Per operator stored in unit overnight. Observed standing water in bottom of unit. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese (51F), chicken corn dog (53F), rice (53F), chicken wings (53F), and beer cheese (51F) in Traulsen combo unit, reach in cooler side. Not prepared or portioned today. Per operator stored in unit overnight. Observed standing water in bottom of unit. See Stop Sale.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
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. Traulsen combo unit, reach in cooler side, in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn gasket on top drawer of reach in cooler opposite fryers in kitchen. 2. Observed torn door gasket on door of Traulsen reach in freezer and fridge combo, reach in freezer side next to fryers in kitchen.
Ice buildup in Traulsen combo unit, reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of Traulsen reach in freezer and fridge combo, reach-in-cooler side in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. spinach and artichoke dip (47F - Cold Holding) operator states reach in cooler was in defrost mode. Operator took temperatures at 11:30am and all food was under 41F. Employee placed dip in walk in freezer to rapidly chill.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine
Floor has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); sirloin steak (47F - Cold Holding) raw beef Pattie's (44F - Cold Holding); tomato basil soup (50F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beef (47F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding), all moved to freezer or ice bags put on top Sirloin down to 41F, shrimp 39F, raw beef Pattie's 40F, sliced roast beef 34f.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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