Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, showing up five times.
Among Clearwater restaurants, the typical score is 79; Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment has grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area, storage areas.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Carpet in dining room heavily stained.
36-10-4
Basic - microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
78
Jun 24, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Tea nozzles have been cleaned. One white cutting board near 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in ceiling tile near walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. On cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Operator states cleaning is scheduled for 9/9 **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Area behind soda nozzles soiled with dust. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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 **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - 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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in warewashing area stacked wet. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor next to mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in ceiling tile near walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. On cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign in women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Area behind soda nozzles soiled with dust. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
41
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of broiler on cook line soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
64
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
43
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line and dish wash area standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line prep area and storage area
36-73-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Jun 1, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
May 31, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 7 small flying insects in dining area to the right of the bar. - 2 small flying insects in wait station/POS area behind bar. - 26 small flying insects on wall at kitchen entrance next to dishmachine area. - 3 small flying insects underneath dishmachine. Flies are not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. - 4 termite wings on ledge in front waiting area. - 6 dead termites on ledge next to booth next to waiting area. - 64 termite wings on ledge next to booth next to waiting area. - 11 dead termites underneath TouchTunes station in wooden box enclosure. - 12 termite wings underneath TouchTunes station in wooden box enclosure. - 36 termite wings on window ledge by the entrance door. **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
74
May 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - mashed potatoes at steam table 108 F manager reheated to 180 F - reviewed reheating for hot holding with manager **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 1 flying insect at bar area -1 flying insect at cook line
35A-02-6
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - heavily soiled grill , warmer shelf and fryers at cook line
22-02-4
Basic - -Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in corner area of bar -Hole in or other damage to wall in seating area below tables near windows on the east side of dining room -Ceiling tile missing near walk in cooler
36-17-5
Basic - -Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting in dining area near bar -Floor area(s) covered with standing water in broken tile area of bar -Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line . **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area near walk in cooler
35B-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled seating at booths in creases of coverings in bar area - soiled gaskets of cooler at bar and cook line - soiled wooden holders of plates near register area
23-03-4
Basic - Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in bar area
14-17-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
43
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salad mix 45 F- 48 F at cook line - manager voluntarily discarded salad mix **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris next to fryers and in the liquor room near walk in freezer -Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris next to fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine on the top area **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - ice buckets opposite ice machine - **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.metal pans stacked on shelf in dishwashing area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in mop sink area
36-22-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at cook line in salad drawer
05-09-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar.
How does Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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