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Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

4000 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
American
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's latest score of 78 falls below the Pinellas Park average of 82. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dish to clean plated food no hand wash. Educated manager and she spoke to employee and she washed her hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Steamer oven in rear prep area soiled interior.
22-08-4
78
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli reach in cooler cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); half pan Deli cooler cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); put half pan cut leafy greens (45F - Cold Holding)half pan Retemp cooked chicken (38F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (39F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (38F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher
36-27-5
74
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - During walk through of back kitchen observed unopened reduced oxygen packaging Salmon. 13 pieces temperature was 78 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep sink in standing water. Start prep time was at 12:00pm. Manager educated employee regarding proper ROP also educated regarding proper thawing. Management Voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
95
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle diffusers at wait station soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in stand-alone freezer on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler located in bar area, interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
78
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cooks line
22-16-4
90
Dec 22, 2022
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cooks line. -reach in freezer chest with ice cream has accumulation of ice **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers at dish drying rack **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -ice reach in freezer chest lid is broken **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler in bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
78

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 Jan 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” 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 Pinellas Park?

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinellas Park average of 82.

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 three 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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