APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
3255 UNIVERSITY PKWY, Sarasota FL 34243
Last inspected Dec 5, 2024 · 5 visits since July 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.
JUL 23
JAN 24
JUL 24
DEC 24
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed documents to operator.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022024166 | Apr 11, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap available for the handwashing sink behind the bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and dusty ceiling vent over reach in coolers on cooks line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 cutting boards on the cook line with deep grooves and not easily cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler doors on the front line in disrepair with the gaskets falling off and not holding temperature.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing signs missing for the handwashing sinks in the kitchen and at the bar.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelf supports in the walk in cooler.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and dusty ceiling vent over reach in coolers on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up over grill on walls, hoods, filters and drip catchers over the gas pipe lines.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection 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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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in back kitchen. Operator stated it broke yesterday.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and dusty ceiling vent over reach in coolers on cooks line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up on floors under and behind the fryers on cooks line.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on the wall, piping and ceiling area around the fryers station on cooks line. It's beginning to drip from the hoods.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed all light shields missing in kitchen except for 4. Some of the bulbs had an individual cover on the actual bulb but not all that are exposed to the kitchen food preparation areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up over grill on walls, hoods, filters and drip catchers over the gas pipe lines.
Sep 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing and broken in walk in freezer.
Jul 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Marinara sauce at 111 degrees. Operator pulled and heated to 165 degrees within 15 mins. Final holding at 150 degrees.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed documents to operator.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handlers training.
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. Emailed documents to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like mold substance on door and gasket on ice machine in kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing light covers on all 3 light fixtures at the expo line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled over entrance to the kitchen and the vent over the reach in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing and broken in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods and filters with a heavy grease build up over flat top cooking area.
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.