APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
1465 MC MULLEN BOOTH RD, Clearwater FL 33759 · 727-723-0303
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flie by back storage area not landing on food
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. 10 ppm chlorine. Bucket changed- retest 100 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked beef 48 F, Cooked beef 45 F, ham 46 F in cooler opposite grill. Temperatures taken this day. Manager moved food to walk in cooler - shredded cheddar 45-47 F in cold holding unit - cooked chicken 44 F, cooked onions in drawer 44-45 F in drawers under grill -
Feb 4, 2026Inspection 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees trained through touched raw chicken with hand and glove then touched food container without removing glove and washing hands. Reviewed with manager and employee. Employee removed glove and washed hands. Container brought to dishwashing area to clean
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine on the top area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on prep table in back kitchen area with tray of pasta on table. Manager relocated jackets and cleaned prep table
Tall double door reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at the cook line
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. Reviewed with manager. Manager discarded cutting board.
Accumulation of debris inside and exterior warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.on shelf on drying shelf. Reviewed with manager
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash from leaking hose to compressor in walk in cooler. Manager placed containers under hose. Manager to schedule service
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area. Reviewed with manager. Employee removed wiping cloth
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food
Water draining from compressor hose in walk in cooler. Manager to schedule service
Nov 12, 2024Inspection 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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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Over grill on cook line, removed for cleanimg
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in freezer on cook line
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale : cooked pasta 82 f 1st temp at 12:30 cooked at 11:30 am 2nd temp at 1:30 pm 79 f did not cool from 135f to 70f within 2 hours.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flie by back storage area not landing on food
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale : cooked pasta 82 f 1st temp at 12:30 cooked at 11:30 am 2nd temp at 1:30 pm 79 f did not cool from 135f to 70f within 2 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler drawer under flat top grill on cooks line cheese 47 f employee moved cheese to walk in freezer 2nd temp 43 f Cold holding: salad station coleslaw 46 f manager moved to freezer 2nd temp 43 f
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket.
Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer Shrimp not covered. On cooks line by salad station.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee removed from floor
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand up reach in freezer at end of line, bottom shelf soiled. Ice cream freezer.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Repairs to pipes in ceiling, ceiling tiles removed for access and not replaced yet.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid. Torn gasket on stand up freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor.
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