Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees trained through touched raw chicken with hand and glove then touched food container without removing glove and washing hands . Reviewed with manager and employee . Employee removed glove and washed hands . Container brought to dishwashing area to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine on the top area . **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on prep table in back kitchen area with tray of pasta on table . Manager relocated jackets and cleaned prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Tall double door reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at the cook line
14-33-4
67
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. Reviewed with manager . Manager discarded cutting board . **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside and exterior warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.on shelf on drying shelf . Reviewed with manager
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash from leaking hose to compressor in walk in cooler . Manager placed containers under hose . Manager to schedule service **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area . Reviewed with manager . Employee removed wiping cloth **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water draining from compressor hose in walk in cooler . Manager to schedule service
29-03-4
67
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale : cooked pasta 82 f 1st temp at 12:30 cooked at 11:30 am 2nd temp at 1:30 pm 79 f did not cool from 135f to 70f within 2 hours.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler drawer under flat top grill on cooks line cheese 47 f employee moved cheese to walk in freezer 2nd temp 43 f Cold holding: salad station coleslaw 46 f manager moved to freezer 2nd temp 43 f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flie by back storage area not landing on food
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale : cooked pasta 82 f 1st temp at 12:30 cooked at 11:30 am 2nd temp at 1:30 pm 79 f did not cool from 135f to 70f within 2 hours.
01B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer Shrimp not covered. On cooks line by salad station.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee removed from floor **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
43
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand up reach in freezer at end of line, bottom shelf soiled. Ice cream freezer.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Repairs to pipes in ceiling, ceiling tiles removed for access and not replaced yet.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid. Torn gasket on stand up freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor.
36-73-4
74
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Two Live, small flying insects in bar area.
35A-02-6
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. 0 ppm chlorine - manager changed container of chlorine - manager set up triple sink - 161 F 700ppm DDBSA / 1875ppm Lactic acid SmartpowerSink and Surface **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found inside hand wash sink in back food preparation area - manager removed roach
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - one dead roach on floor in office entrance
35A-03-4
61
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly observed flying around in kitchen at front line in wait station ally. 2 live flies observed flying around back bar area and entrance to the kitchen.
35A-02-6
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. Francisco and Dawantay expired, discussed with operator.
53B-14-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Food processor equipment and squeeze bottles not inverted on storage rack near three compartment sink. Discussed with manager
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -3inch 3rd pans on storage rack near three compartment sink, discussed with manager.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -In bar area, pipe in wrong position leaking on floor, discussed with manager
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -On cooks line under equipment, in back prep area, inside walk in freezer, and in front line ally. -Drain soiled with buildup of Food in back storage area and near dish machine area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior/handles of reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cooks line soiled -Exterior of fryers, flat top, and char grill soiled with buildup food debris on cooks line. -Reach in cooler and reach in freezer Gaskets on cooks line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in cooler and reach in freezer interior shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cilantro stored over ready to eat shredded carrots, manager moved cilantro to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
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 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” 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 67 out of 100, which is lower than 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 five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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