Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

3255 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243

American

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 5, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's latest score of 70 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in back kitchen. Operator stated it broke yesterday.

31B-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and dusty ceiling vent over reach in coolers on cooks line.

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up on floors under and behind the fryers on cooks line.

36-73-4

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on the wall, piping and ceiling area around the fryers station on cooks line. It's beginning to drip from the hoods.

36-68-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed all light shields missing in kitchen except for 4. Some of the bulbs had an individual cover on the actual bulb but not all that are exposed to the kitchen food preparation areas.

38-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up over grill on walls, hoods, filters and drip catchers over the gas pipe lines.

23-03-4

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Marinara sauce at 111 degrees. Operator pulled and heated to 165 degrees within 15 mins. Final holding at 150 degrees. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

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. Emailed documents to operator.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handlers training.

53B-01-5

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. Emailed documents to operator.

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like mold substance on door and gasket on ice machine in kitchen.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing light covers on all 3 light fixtures at the expo line.

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled over entrance to the kitchen and the vent over the reach in cooler.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing and broken in walk in freezer.

36-17-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods and filters with a heavy grease build up over flat top cooking area.

23-03-4

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair stand up reach-in freezer door. Operator stated a part has been ordered to repair freezer door.

14-71-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris to the right of the reach-in cooler and left of the ice cream reach-in freezer.

36-73-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed three tiles in disrepair at the entrance of the walk-in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

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. Observed scoop handle in contact with cooked chicken in reach-in cooler underneath grill. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

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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 Dec 5, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar.

How does Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

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 three times per year on average.

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