APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
4301 W CORTEZ RD, Bradenton FL 34210 · 9417921234
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); stored in the walk-in cooler covered. Manager stated the ground beef was made into Pattie's covered and placed in the walk-in cooler on the afternoon of 7/11. Manager dictated the ground beer.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator fixed the hoses and retested it at 100ppm.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee on the cook line working with a watch on. Operator had them remove the watch
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the middle microwave on the cook line with debris buildup. Operator cleaned the microwave.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of soda gun with build up of slime. Operator removed soda gun for cleaning.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed corner of floor next to ice machine in kitchen with a build up of soil and food debris.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice in bar area. Operator removed scoop and ice.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispensing gun in bar area with build up of slime and soil. Manager cleaned soda dispensing gun.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in front of walk-in freezer cracked and missing.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing under dishwasher.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and broken floor tile on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching strawberries.operator moved handle above product.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill with excess grease.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on food preparation surface. Employee removed cell phone and sanitized area.
Jul 15, 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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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops with the handles in the food. Manager removed scoops.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the walk-in freezer torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Manager removed and sanitized the holder and scoop.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Missing end caps on the lights in the dry storage area and dishwasher area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing signs missing in the women's bathroom and bar area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the reach in cooler in the bar area.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); stored in the walk-in cooler covered. Manager stated the ground beef was made into Pattie's covered and placed in the walk-in cooler on the afternoon of 7/11. Manager dictated the ground beer.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); stored in the walk-in cooler covered. Manager stated the ground beef was made into Pattie's covered and placed in the walk-in cooler on the afternoon of 7/11. Manager dictated the ground beer.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed handouts.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ovens on the cook line.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Light in the dry storage area missing end caps.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler the bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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