APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
10243 BIG BEND RD, Riverview FL 33569 · 813.236.9200
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
JUL 24
APR 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
— STEADY
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 roach on wall in dish area. Manager removed and sanitized at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025078363 | Oct 13, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2025067741 | Aug 20, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 | $160 |
| 3--2023045757 | Jul 26, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler shelves rusted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink next to cook line. Manager placed sign at time of inspection.
Oct 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chicken wing container cracked in walk in cooler, employee replaced container at time of inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Exterior of equipment throughout kitchen soiled.
Oct 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly on wall near soda area. Manager removed and sanitized at time of inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall in dish area. Manager removed and sanitized at time of inspection.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chicken wing container cracked in walk in cooler, employee replaced container at time of inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in chicken, manager removed at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Exterior of equipment throughout kitchen soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler. Manager removed strawberries at time of inspection.
Aug 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sticks 55 F, shrimp 56 F in reach in freezer. Manager moved items to walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on sauce cooler.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Manager provided copies of food handler certifications that was uploaded into the computer.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Plastic container on floor.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on sauce cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in chicken. Employee removed at time inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at dressing prep cooler.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Manager provided copies of food handler certifications.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at dressing prep cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler. Manager removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at bar.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 125 F in steam well, operator began to reheat.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at bar.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to condiments near bar, operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through out kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in chicken in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foam cups not inverted above coffee machine, operator inverted at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil not labeled.
Jul 27, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
Jul 27, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in kitchen. 2 live roach on shelf of cooks line in kitchen. 2 live roaches on floor in front of salad station. 1 live roach in dining room near kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
Jul 26, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dead,small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 dead fly on dry storage shelf.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over oranges in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in kitchen. 2 live roach on shelf of cooks line in kitchen. 2 live roaches on floor in front of salad station. 1 live roach in dining room near kitchen entrance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bowl in pico on cooks line and queso in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on shelf of cooks line. 1 dead roach on floor of cooks line. 2 dead roaches on floor of cooks line in front of salad station. 1 dead roach on floor in front of walk in cooler. 2 dead roaches on floor under three compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor at server station. Operator removed and sanitized all areas.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors of beer walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
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.