APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
30180 US HWY 19 N, Clearwater FL 33761 · 727-786-8404
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on cook line landing on clean plates 3 live flies next to entrance to kitchen 1 live fly near mop sink 2 live flies next to dish machine 2 live flies in dining room
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015008368 | Jan 23, 2015 | Mar 6, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.dishwasher area has heavily soiled standing on the floor. The dishwasher was run at least 2x and I didn't see along leaking from the pipe.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas a d storage areas heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish room has broken floor tiles that are holing water. There is a lot of missing grout on cookline with with food debris stuck in it.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eat lettuce. Operator rearranged lettuce.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Carpet in dining room heavily soiled with grease and soil.
Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish washer area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles cracked and broken and grout through out kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking.
Jul 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
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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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 utilizing 3 compartment sink until machine can be repaired
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish washer area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles cracked and broken and grout through out kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking.
May 27, 2026Inspection 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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Accumulation of dead insects. 6 termite wings 2 dead flies All on window sills of dining room Staff disposed of all insects and cleaned and sanitized the area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. The wall to the left of entrance of the dining room, has a hole and appears soft around the edges. There is a hole in the windowsill in the same area of the wall damage. Termite wings present.
Feb 20, 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
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors have build up of grease and food debris cook line, prep areas and storage areas including 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. Cook line scoop handles touching food shredded cheese, mushrooms Operator removed handles from food during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment has grease build up.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area, storage areas.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Carpet in dining room heavily stained.
microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill on cook line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Napkins stored in hand wash sink behind bar. Bar tender removed napkins from hand wash sink.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package Salmon being thawed in ROP packaging on counter. Salmon 34F. Operator removed from packaging.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Heavy accumulation of grease on filters, ceiling and wall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fixed equipment behind cook line including the back of equipment facing server area heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all foods removed from its original container.
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface stained with food debris. Stove and grill on cookline soiled with food debris. Nozzles of tea soiled. Cutting boards near 3 compartment sink. Discussed with manager on duty.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in ceiling tile near walk in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. On cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Area behind soda nozzles soiled with dust. Discussed with operator.
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Manager ran dishmachine and the first test was 30ppm. Second and third time running dishmachine and both readings were 10pm. Operator is to not use dishmachine until sanitizing properly. Three compartment sink was set up, chlorine 50ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in bar area not landing on food contact surfaces 1 fly in office connected to kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. homemade ranch (64F - Cold Holding) in squeeze bottle on cookline on ice. Operator relocated to reach in cooler. Ranch was brought to location on cookline less than 4 hours ago. Discussed filling unit with more ice or using time as a public health control.
Food-contact surface stained with food debris. Stove and grill on cookline soiled with food debris. Nozzles of tea soiled. Cutting boards near 3 compartment sink. Discussed with manager on duty.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in warewashing area stacked wet. Discussed with manager.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor next to mop sink
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in ceiling tile near walk in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. On cookline.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign in women's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Area behind soda nozzles soiled with dust. Discussed with operator.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Buckets of sanitizer stored in floor. Discussed with manager. Buckets have been doubled so that there is no direct contact with floor.
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to mop sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled on cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of broiler on cook line soiled
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer on cook line
Apr 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on cook line landing on clean plates 3 live flies next to entrance to kitchen 1 live fly near mop sink 2 live flies next to dish machine 2 live flies in dining room
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Live fly landing on clean plate on cook line, operator removed for cleaning
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates stacked upright next to entrance to kitchen and not protected from contamination, operator inverted
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to mop sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled on cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of broiler on cook line soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at servers station, covered
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer on cook line
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooking oil being stored in a zep spray bottle not made for food contact.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ladles and dishes stored on rack in dish wash area. Operator removed items to wash rinse and sanitize
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line and dish wash area standing water.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line prep area and storage area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers on cook line contain food removed from its original container and not labeled with common name.
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