APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
829 PROVIDENCE RD, Brandon FL 33511 · 8136430000
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly bar, advised manager to kill, clean and sanitize
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly bar, advised manager to kill, clean and sanitize
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Various items on cooks line, advised employee to correct
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave handles Dry storage racks
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken and missing in walk in freezer.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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 twice at 0ppm.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches observed on lower shelf at expo line. Shelf did not contain any food items or equipment. Manager removed roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken and missing in walk in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over buckets of pickles in walk in cooler. Manager moved pickles to different shelf
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Manager moved tomatoes
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At back door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door soiled
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.