APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
4411 W GANDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33611 · 818.549.4212
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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MAR 25
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 60 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches inside empty reach in cooler beneath grill. Establishment discarded some live roaches, clean and sanitized area. Removed drawers and called pest control for service.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024044227 | May 31, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water underneath dishwasher.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in frezzer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath dishwasher.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor of walk in cooler and on box of food on top shelf of storage racks on right hand side.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula stored in between grills on cooks line. Manger placed spatula at dishwasher.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly at bar area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by dishwasher. Manager removed and properly stored mop.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken cold holding 45F management placed chicken on ice are- reTemperature 40F.
Jun 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on cook line. 1 live fly beneath sink in dishwashing pit. Approximately 15 live flies in the bar area near beer taps. 3 live flies by drain in bar.
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Dishes with chicken and beef are placed onto skillets then placed onto induction stove top. Garlic butter sauce added to heat and sizzle dish.
Jun 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on cook line. 1 live fly beneath sink in dishwashing pit. Approximately 15 live flies in the bar area near beer taps. 3 live flies by drain in bar.
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Dishes with chicken and beef are placed onto skillets then placed onto induction stove top. Garlic butter sauce added to heat and sizzle dish.
May 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on cook line. 1 live fly beneath sink in dishwashing pit. Approximately 15 live flies in the bar area near beer taps. 3 live flies by drain in bar.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches inside empty reach in cooler beneath grill. Establishment discarded some live roaches, clean and sanitized area. Removed drawers and called pest control for service.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 egg casing in empty drawer beneath grill on cook line. Discarded
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw burger patties to put them on the grill then grabbed the bread bag. Manager had employee remove gloves and wash hands
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Adjacent it three compartment sink.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind grill on cook line.
Drain cover(s) missing. 2 covers adjacent to walk in cooler were removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled beneath equipment on cookline.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice builtup on floor of walk in freezer.
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 front line reach in cooler. Shredded cheese, buffalo sauce.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves on cook line soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface beneath grill on cook-line is heavily soiled.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Dishes with chicken and beef are placed onto skillets then placed onto induction stove top. Garlic butter sauce added to heat and sizzle dish.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken cold hood at 54F. Manager discarded chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes hot holding at 111F. Manager reheated to 178F.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 113F. Manager emptied washed and refilled water container. Water temperature at 179F.
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