Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Largo average 75, so Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over washed lettuce in walk in cooler, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
29-17-4
90
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk in freezer
36-03-4
90
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Staff on cook line handled raw beef, then proceeded to change gloves with no hand wash, discussed proper procedures with staff
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly next to ice machine **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles and cove molding in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice well at bar, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In front of flat top, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease behind flat top on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Soda gun holster at bar not draining
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. It certainly cream in chest freezer on cook libe
08B-12-5
47
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies next to dish machine
35A-02-6
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. DM not properly dispensing sanitizer 0ppm, system corrected 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen and walk in coolers
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handles in multiple items on prep line, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Sterile of broiler soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of broiler soiled, accusation of grease on grill surface **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Coolers on cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line. Food debris on floor of walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease behind flattop. Hood filters soiled. Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Freezer on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer, covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
61
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on grill surface Accumulation of food residue on grill covers Base pads on soda machine soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Beer cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Black tape on beer cooler at bar - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in freezer on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves on cook line soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on gas lines behind cooking equipment And hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher went from soiled dishes to clean with no hand wash.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped forehead with forearm while wearing gloves, no hand wash or glove change
12A-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at bar, operator killed and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 75 rodent droppings in outdoor wood shed storing excess single service items and excess equipment such as plates. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On service line - French fries (113F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler next to ice cream - chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Reach in cooler under flat top - raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (41F - Cold Holding). Operator placed ice bags on items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on grill surface Accumulation of food residue on grill covers Base pads on soda machine soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in sugar containers, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk in freezer
36-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Black tape on beer cooler at bar
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in freezer on cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of debris under equipment at bar
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of food on floor of walk in freezer, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tong handles in cut limes at servers station, operator corrected order **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on gas lines behind cooking equipment And hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in freezer on cook line, operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Beer cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves on cook line soiled
22-08-4
20
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly above floor drain at server's station. 1 live fly in rear prep area
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Clean knives on soiled magnetic knife racks in rear prep area, discussed proper cleaning practices with operator.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior walls of ice machine, operator began cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple areas in both walk-in coolers with broken cove molding
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with clean dish ware, operator moved drink during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers stacked on shelf near dish machine **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in ice cream reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in almonds, operator corrected placement **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on coolers at bar and reach in freezer soiled with food debris and black mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of top door reach in cooler on cook line holding clean plates soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed potatoes over pickles and unwashed lettuce over cooked turkey in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected order during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of grease behind grill and fryers on cook line. Accumulation of trash and food debris under equipment on server's station
36-27-5
45
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 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar.
How does Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Largo average of 75.
Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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 three times per year on average.
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