APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
1204 TOWNSGATE CT, Plant City FL 33567 · 813-719-1500
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies at bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 9, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Second make line: Cole slaw (46F - Cold Holding); Mexican rice (46F - Cold Holding); white rice (46F - Cold Holding); Low boy raw shrimp 46fcold holding.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on three compartment sink drain board. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in coolers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled and fan covers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers on middle and far right make line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker installed at wrong section of splitter added to hose bibb. Discussed proper location to install
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler rack have accumulated food debris on cook line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease buildup on 6 burner range knobs
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on make line cutting board. Manager removed and sanitized cutting board
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen
Light not functioning. Multiple lights out in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Standing water in floor drain three-compartment sink at bar. Manager unclogged drain
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed excessive food debris clogging sprayer heads and left on dishes. Discussed pre scraping before putting equipment in dish machine. Manager began cleaning.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies on wall at bar. 1 fly flying around expo window not landing on food contact surfaces. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout throughout kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler wire racks soiled with mold like substance
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler racks soiled with food debris and mold like substance. Interiors of microwaves soiled with food debris. Soda gun at bar soiled with mold like substance
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout and broken floor tiles in dish and cook line causing accumulated water and food debris buildup
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled with mold like substance
Walk-in cooler and reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water draining onto floor surface. Fromm right side ice well at bar
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket inserts soiled with accumulated debris
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 3 expired safe staff cards
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing floor grout and cracked tiles in kitchen and dish pit
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease buildup on wall on cook line.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed recycled plastic bottle holding oil on cook line
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line wells have accumulated food debris Pos cook line screens and buttons soiled
Walk-in cooler and reach in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies at bar
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At ice well drain at bar
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In beer cooler, Under ice well at bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of expo line ticket panels soiled. Exterior of microwaves soiled Inside of cold wells on cook line Walk in cooler racks soiled with food debris and mold like substance
Water draining onto floor surface. From ice bins at bar
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