Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
82
Score
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's latest score is in line with the Clearwater average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies of current SafeStaff certificates.
53B-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted new license. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler on left side of cook line at top of freezer.
14-69-4
82
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Isabel Marcelino expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on while on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes over mashed potatoes. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
May 15, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout lines throughout establishment back of house.
36-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
86
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Bottom of reach in freezer at cook line soiled.
23-03-4
90
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken across from cook line cold holding reach in cooler. Chicken at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Oporator discarded . 2lbs cubed chicken breast. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken across from cook line cold holding reach in cooler. Chicken at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Oporator discarded . 2lbs cubed chicken breast.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on floor of bar area in corner. Manager cleaned and sanitised the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on floor. Manager put on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Handle of scoop touching mushrooms and shrimps at cook line. Cook moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-04-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in walk in cooler. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
52
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda diffusers at expo area in kitchen soiled with debris buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe when hand wash sink water is running at bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
86
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler drawers under grill Poultry (46F - Cold Holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding); pasta (50F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled throughout kitchen. Hood filters soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warmer unit above grill soiled. Drawer unit under grill soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at hand sink by office.
29-11-4
67
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -reach in cooler adjacent of grill has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee at cooks line wearing watch while prepping food **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -standing water at floor at cooks line -floor behind cooking equipments has accumulation of food residue -vents above cooks line have accumulation of dust
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers have accumulation of ice -ice cream freezer chest at prep station has accumulation of ice **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -all microwaves on prep station have accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -in bar area **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of reach in freezer next to fryers has accumulation slime -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease -sides of grills on cooks line have accumulation of grease -hood filters have accumulation of grease -salamander has accumulation of grease -reach in cooler gaskets at prep station have accumulation of food residue -reach in warmer at steam table has accumulation of grease -monitors above prep station have accumulation of dust -pipes behind grill have accumulation of grease -walk-in cooler racks have accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed mushrooms over shredded carrots in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator during time of inspection.
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottle at cooks line not labeled **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
52
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 Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris” has been cited three 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 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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