APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
1905 SR 60 E, Valrico FL 33594 · 813-571-7444
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on two door reach in cooler on cooks line
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024041394 | Jun 20, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 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 at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for manual sanitization, Quat tested at 200ppm.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in cooked rice in cookline flip top cooler. Operator placed correctly.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over lemonade in walk in cooler. Operator moved strawberries.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on two door reach in cooler on cooks line
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on floor in dish area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment Standing water dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior two door reach in cooler vents heavy dust
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in storage area. Manager placed on shelf.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Low boy cooler on cook line having difficulty closing on its own
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout on cook line
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelves in storage area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 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 at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for chlorine sanitizing, tested at 100ppm.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed on wall at dish drop. Operator eradicated, removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed on floor in dish area. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelves in storage area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under bottled beer cooler in bar area
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris buildup observed on reach in cooler gaskets on cookline. Manager cleaned.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on end of cook line, shelves rusted and coating peeling
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings on floor of storeroom
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks observed on wall and vent pipe in store room coming from ceiling. Ceiling has been sealed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White debris in soda gun nozzle in bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 3 pans of Asian chicken in walk in cooler. Manager labeled the pans.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach stock room floor. 7 dead roaches on storeroom floor on glue trap 1 dead roach on wall beside prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on end of cook line, shelves rusted and coating peeling
Floor area covered with standing water under bottled beer cooler.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream not covered. Operator replaced cover.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Gatorade on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease behind fryers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in chest freezer on cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up inside reachin coolers on cookline
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.