APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
10606 SHELDON RD, Tampa FL 33626
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (118F - Hot Holding); soup (118F - Hot Holding) Items reheated to 165 for 15 seconds.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (118F - Hot Holding); soup (118F - Hot Holding) Items reheated to 165 for 15 seconds.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splint with no back flow protection device.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle soiled in On freezer, refrigerator on cooks line. Chef cleaned door handles.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on reach in cooler cutting board. Manager removed and properly stored drink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the bottom of reaching cooler on Cook's line.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwaves on cooks line.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwaves on cooks line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cooks line. Operator removed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating food on cooks line.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Dish machine drain clogged with food and draining to ground. Operator vacuumed out debris. Once dish machine was ran again drain was slowly draining.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of butter 47-50F stored in top cooler well at cook line. Operator moved butter into reach-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on left end cook line Cold holding: shredded cheese 46 F, butter 48 F, diced cooked chicken 47 F, sour cream 47 F. Reach-in cooler on right end cook line Cold holding: coleslaw 50 F, diced tomato 58 F, shredded cheese 50 F, cut lettuce 46 F. Operator contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on left end cook line Cold holding: shredded cheese 46 F, butter 48 F, diced cooked chicken 47 F, sour cream 47 F. Reach-in cooler on right end cook line Cold holding: coleslaw 50 F, diced tomato 58 F, shredded cheese 50 F, cut lettuce 46 F. Operator contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Employee starts to clean and sanitize.
Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at bar.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line: Cold holding: Coleslaw 47 F, butter 53 F, fresh salsa 45 F, corn salsa 47 F, diced tomato 48 F. Operator placed items in ice at time of inspection. Re temp: Coleslaw 41 F, butter 50 F, fresh salsa 40 F, corn salsa 41 F, diced tomato 47 F.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar.
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