APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
28422 SR 54, Wesley Chapel FL 33543 · 813-994-6444
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 16 visits since September 2023
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 found on wall behind grill 1 on floor under cup racks under coffee machine in server area. 1 on trash can on grill line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025074458 | Oct 2, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler near fryer station was not keeping food in temp. Manager called repair person to come look at it.
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding at 2:20, placed in cooler at 12:00, retemp 48F at 3:05); lettuce (54F - Cold Holding at 2:20, placed in cooler at 12:00, retemp 48F at 3:05 ); black bean corn mixture (54F - Cold Holding at 2:20, placed in cooler at 12:00, retemp 47F at 3:05) Cooler was not holding temp. Manager placed items in freezer to help bring temperature down quickly.
Ceiling tile missing in front of bar counter and behind bar counter. Spoke with operator; they are missing due to a roof leak that happens when it rains. Operator stated they are in contact with a company to come fix the roof but that they haven't received a date or time they'd be coming out. Operator closes those areas off when leaking does occur and doesn't keep and food or food contact items in those areas for the time being.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler near fryer station was not keeping food in temp. Manager called repair person to come look at it.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored in server alley with food contact surface side up. Employee inverted.
Aug 7, 2026Inspection 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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Both cooks on cook line have no beard guard or restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on beard guards
Ceiling tile missing. 3 ceiling tiles missing near and at bar area due to active water leak from roof damage. Water is not leaking onto any food or food contact surfaces as they've moved the seats from that area of the bar. New ownership has called a company to come fix the roof.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door
Standing water in walk-in-cooler at door to reach in freezer.
Apr 20, 2026Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black-mold like substance on white ice drop shoot inside ice machine near 3 compartment sink.
Black cutting boards on cook line and small white cutting boards in prep area have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Oct 3, 2025□ 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 found 1 fly at hand sink by dish machine
Oct 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 fly at hand sink by dish machine
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 found on wall behind grill 1 on floor under cup racks under coffee machine in server area. 1 on trash can on grill line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 under dish area sink 1 on wall behind standing cooler in sever area 1 on floor near server computers behind bar 1 on floor under sink in bathroom
No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager found and printed report
Apr 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Operator closed machine, called eco lab, and set up sink for sanitizing.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler. Employee mopped up water.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor in front of door.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine next to 3-comp sink Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cook line Employee removed Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on prep table adjacent to 2-comp sink Employee placed in manager office Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting on on shelf adjacent to ice machine Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on bar area cooler next to hand sink Priority: Basic
Observed: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic containers stored on shelf adjacent to 2-comp sink Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food build up inside reachin freezer on cookline adjacent to fryers Priority: Basic
Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. A box of dinner napkins stored on floor in dry storage area adjacent to mop sink Employee placed on shelf Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle filled with oil stored on cook line prep table Employee labeled Priority: Basic
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reachin cooler in bar area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelving. Stockroom shelving
Aug 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris and grease under cooking equipment on cooks line, expo area
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies at bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Dry storage self
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead by drain on cooks line 1 dead on table behind steam box
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris and grease under cooking equipment on cooks line, expo area
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Boxes
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler, bottom soda head
Utensils in poor condition. Cooks line tongs
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on grill
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection 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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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard on cookline
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on storage shelf
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor Corrected observed employee place in a second bucket
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and in disrepair. In walk in cooler, in front of beer cooler, dish pit, bar area and in mop sink
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout and standing water in walk in cooler and throughout kitchen
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 live flies at bar underhand sink. 5 live flies on counter by beer taps
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. Manager had two new employees that started and Food Safety training not completed yet
Floor tiles missing and in disrepair. In walk in cooler, in front of beer cooler, dish pit, bar area and in mop sink
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout and standing water in walk in cooler and throughout kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager
Observed forks in server station being rolled with the prongs facing up. Discussed inverting them with manager to avoid cross contamination
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.