APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
4006 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 818.549.4212
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches on the cook line in a hot holding unit. Manager began to clean area. Observed 5 live roaches stuck on glue traps Manager removed trap.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025001841 | Dec 5, 2024 | Feb 10, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles on the cook line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the air curtains.
Jul 14, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in storage area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed: 1 dead roach on hot holding unit, 1 dead roach under prep table in the back prep area, 1 dead roach on wall above cook line. 1 dead roach in storage room used to store single use service items, 1 dead roach under prep table in waiter service area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in cracked tiles on the cooks line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles on the cook line.
Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed a hot holding unit on the cook line in disrepair. No food being stored in unit.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the air curtains.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food build up on the hot holding unit on the cook line, Manger began to clean Observed dust build up on the heat lamps. Observed grease build on fryers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in clean dish drying rack.
Jul 14, 2026Administrative determination recommendedLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches on the cook line in a hot holding unit. Manager began to clean area. Observed 5 live roaches stuck on glue traps Manager removed trap.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed around 30 dead roaches stuck on glue traps. Manager discarded traps.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in storage area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed: 1 dead roach on hot holding unit, 1 dead roach under prep table in the back prep area, 1 dead roach on wall above cook line. 1 dead roach in storage room used to store single use service items, 1 dead roach under prep table in waiter service area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in cracked tiles on the cooks line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles on the cook line.
Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed a hot holding unit on the cook line in disrepair. No food being stored in unit.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the air curtains.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food build up on the hot holding unit on the cook line, Manger began to clean Observed dust build up on the heat lamps. Observed grease build on fryers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in clean dish drying rack.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast to be served for service at 94 f, manager discarded chicken breast and had a new one cooked to 165 f
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rack of ribs in reach in cooler under grill at 61f, not in cooler more than 4 hours, manager chose to throw them away immediately
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rack of ribs in reach in cooler under grill at 61f, not in cooler more than 4 hours, manager chose to throw them away immediately.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes hot holding at 121 f prepped at 2:15 pm temp taken 3:00pm second temp 131f, manager placed potatoes in steamer to reheat to 165f.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans in ware washing area stacked wet, manager separated pans to dry properly.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.observed unwashed strawberries over washed lettuce in walk in cooler, manager moved items to appropriate location.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled in dish pit. 1 soda gun at bar area soiled inside of gun.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tank in back storage area not secured. Employee secured tank during time of inspection.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Located in front line cook and in Dish machine area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large oil storage tank and rack in back kitchen soiled with oil. Some gaskets in front line cook Reach in cooler soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside some Reach in coolers on front line cook.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in kitchen service line are soiled. Operator removed nozzles for cleaning during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into Employee handwash sink in back prep kitchen area. Operator removed ice during time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall on front line cook soiled with oil debris. Ceiling vent in mop room soiled and ceiling damage over mop sink. 2 ceiling vents adjacent to Walk in cooler are soiled.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Broken light cover over Dish machine and over front line cook.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Some gaskets on front line Reach in cooler are soiled. Metal shelf on oil storage container soiled with oil debris.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils not stored inverted in back kitchen service line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of Reach in cooler front line. Operator removed water from Reach in cooler during time of inspection.
Dec 6, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 3 cutting boards with deep cuts located next to Dish machine. Operator disposed of cutting boards during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on dry storage rack adjacent to ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and walls on front cook line heavily soiled with food and grease debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside of multiple Reach in coolers adjacent to front cook line have standing water. Operator removed all standing water during time of inspection.
Dec 6, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 3 cutting boards with deep cuts located next to Dish machine. Operator disposed of cutting boards during time of inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. 20 dead roaches on kitchen floor adjacent to grill. 14 dead roaches inside unused Reach in cooler drawer adjacent to grill. 9 dead roaches on kitchen floor of front line cook adjacent to fryers. 3 dead roaches beneath steam machine in back kitchen area. 14 dead roaches on oil storage container and metal shelf. 2 dead roaches on floor next to Walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on dry storage rack adjacent to ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and walls on front cook line heavily soiled with food and grease debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside of multiple Reach in coolers adjacent to front cook line have standing water. Operator removed all standing water during time of inspection.
Dec 6, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 3 cutting boards with deep cuts located next to Dish machine. Operator disposed of cutting boards during time of inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. 20 dead roaches on kitchen floor adjacent to grill. 14 dead roaches inside unused Reach in cooler drawer adjacent to grill. 9 dead roaches on kitchen floor of front line cook adjacent to fryers. 3 dead roaches beneath steam machine in back kitchen area. 14 dead roaches on oil storage container and metal shelf. 2 dead roaches on floor next to Walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on dry storage rack adjacent to ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and walls on front cook line heavily soiled with food and grease debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside of multiple Reach in coolers adjacent to front cook line have standing water. Operator removed all standing water during time of inspection.
Dec 5, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on kitchen floor adjacent to fryers. Operator removed 1 roach, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach on door frame to mop sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach at bar area behind syrup cabinet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 3 cutting boards with deep cuts located next to Dish machine. Operator disposed of cutting boards during time of inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. 20 dead roaches on kitchen floor adjacent to grill. 14 dead roaches inside unused Reach in cooler drawer adjacent to grill. 9 dead roaches on kitchen floor of front line cook adjacent to fryers. 3 dead roaches beneath steam machine in back kitchen area. 14 dead roaches on oil storage container and metal shelf. 2 dead roaches on floor next to Walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on dry storage rack adjacent to ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and walls on front cook line heavily soiled with food and grease debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves on front cook line heavily soiled with food debris. Wire shelves next to fryers soiled with grease. Bottom shelf beneath steam machine in back kitchen soiled with grease. Operator began cleaning some areas during time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside of multiple Reach in coolers adjacent to front cook line have standing water. Operator removed all standing water during time of inspection.
Dec 5, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on kitchen floor adjacent to fryers. Operator removed 1 roach, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach on door frame to mop sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach at bar area behind syrup cabinet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates on top of service line shelves not inverted. Operator inverted some plates during time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 3 cutting boards with deep cuts located next to Dish machine. Operator disposed of cutting boards during time of inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. 20 dead roaches on kitchen floor adjacent to grill. 14 dead roaches inside unused Reach in cooler drawer adjacent to grill. 9 dead roaches on kitchen floor of front line cook adjacent to fryers. 3 dead roaches beneath steam machine in back kitchen area. 14 dead roaches on oil storage container and metal shelf. 2 dead roaches on floor next to Walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on dry storage rack adjacent to ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and walls on front cook line heavily soiled with food and grease debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves on front cook line heavily soiled with food debris. Wire shelves next to fryers soiled with grease. Bottom shelf beneath steam machine in back kitchen soiled with grease. Operator began cleaning some areas during time of inspection.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware on service line stored with food-contact surface up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 box of single service take out container stored on office floor. Operator discarded box during time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside of multiple Reach in coolers adjacent to front cook line have standing water. Operator removed all standing water during time of inspection.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pan on the shelf across from the ice machine. The manager separated the pans.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested above 100 ppm. Employee added water to remake to 100 ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in bar area not landing in food area.
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. Observed 1 employee training.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cooks line
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