APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
15090 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33624 · 818.549.4212
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. 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. 1 fly in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022036381 | May 25, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on the hot line by the grills touched cell phone placed it in his pocket and continued to work with food without changing gloves, employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A spray bottle of clear cleaning liquid was on a surface used to make drinks behind the bar, employee moved item to appropriate location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink behind the bar, manager placed paper towels at hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located close the dishwasher has a mold like substance on the inside, discussed with manager the importance of a clean food contact surface.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered employee drink on cooks line on top of cutting board across from fryers, manager discarded drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed vape pen, and phone on hot line across from the flattop grill, Observed a purse stored on green wire shelf above single use spoons on server front line, Employees relocated items to appropriate location.
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled. Inside of 2 soda gun nozzles soiled at bar area.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Nov 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Testing at 0ppm. Discussed with manager to set up three compartment sink until Dish machine is fixed. Manager contacted Dish machine maintenance company for repairs during time of inspection.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled. Inside of 2 soda gun nozzles soiled at bar 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. Expired for Ari.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar area. Manager posted sign during time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind Dish machine soiled. Wall and floor behind front line soiled with foos debris.
Dec 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator set up three-compartments sink to manually sanitize food contact surfaces, and contacted dish machine service company at time of inspection.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. A unopened bottle drink stored in drinking ice bin at bar. Removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice bin. Employee moved handle up.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Water leaking from faucet in prep sink.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate18 Basic
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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. Dish machine sanitizer at 10ppm, operator corrected to 50ppm during time of inspection.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Cook change glove after picking up cups on floor. Discussed with employee the importance of proper handwashing.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly inside bar area.
Presence of insects or other pests. Dead lizard inside keg Walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach dip 47-51F at 11:25am retempted to 43F 1:01pm. Operator moved to freezer for cooling.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (sink and surface 1120), corrected to 700 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of soda gun soiled at bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled with mold-like substance, rust stains inside and outside of machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile over dry storage rack in back kitchen. Adjacent to keg Walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple Ceiling tiles and air vents inside kitchen area soiled.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Two cutting boards stored below prep table in back kitchen area. Employee removed cutting boards.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered personal drink on service line in back kitchen. Operator removed drink during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers on front line cook.
Equipment in poor repair. Inside of Microwave door peeling on front line cook. Far right microwave above sauce Reach in cooler. Two cutting boards inside kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Oreo cookie crumbs and boxes of jello on floor of liquor room. Operator removed food from floor during time of inspection.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoops touching produce inside Reach in cooler on front line cook. Employee removed handles during time of inspection.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over soda fountain on front service line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of microwaves on front line cook area soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket on front line cook soiled, across from fryer. Soda machine soiled beneath soda nozzles in kitchen service line.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in bar area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water inside center Reach in cooler on front line cook, collected on sheet pan.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Located at bar area at Employee handwash sink area, creating a sanitary nuisance. Operator stated he will contact a plumber to extend the pipe.
Water draining onto floor surface. At Employee handwash sink in bar area.
May 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in bar area.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Half bottle of fruit juice blend has a dead fly inside it.
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. Dominic Harvey Kathy bolin Jermy gidwell
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents overtop dishwasher have dust buildup.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Print for management to sign and some employees sign.
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. Missing 2 employee trainings
Ceiling tile missing. By walk in cooler
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.