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APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

10606 SHELDON RD, Tampa FL 33626

Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3912017
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
High priority/29-34-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle soiled in On freezer, refrigerator on cooks line. Chef cleaned door handles.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
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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.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the bottom of reaching cooler on Cook's line.
Basic/14-69-4
The state's own report →
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwaves on cooks line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 5, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwaves on cooks line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cooks line. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating food on cooks line.
Basic/12B-02-4/Warning
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.
Basic/29-19-4/Warning
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Apr 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 25, 2024 · Reach-in cooler on left end cook line Cold holding: shredded cheese 41 F, butter 40F, diced cooked chicken 41F, coleslaw 40 F. Reach-in cooler on right end cook line Cold holding: diced tomato 50 F, corn salsa 41-52 F, shredded cheese 42-57F, cut lettuce 46-51F. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Apr 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Employee starts to clean and sanitize.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at bar.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.