Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled. Inside of 2 soda gun nozzles soiled at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
86
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Testing at 0ppm. Discussed with manager to set up three compartment sink until Dish machine is fixed. Manager contacted Dish machine maintenance company for repairs during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled. Inside of 2 soda gun nozzles soiled at bar area. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Expired for Ari. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar area. Manager posted sign during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind Dish machine soiled. Wall and floor behind front line soiled with foos debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
55
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Aug 6, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 18 minor violations.
View 25 violations
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. Dish machine sanitizer at 10ppm, operator corrected to 50ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Cook change glove after picking up cups on floor. Discussed with employee the importance of proper handwashing.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly inside bar area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Presence of insects or other pests. Dead lizard inside keg Walk in cooler.
35A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach dip 47-51F at 11:25am retempted to 43F 1:01pm. Operator moved to freezer for cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (sink and surface 1120), corrected to 700 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of soda gun soiled at bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket on front line cook soiled, across from fryer. Soda machine soiled beneath soda nozzles in kitchen service line.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in bar area.
36-64-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water inside center Reach in cooler on front line cook, collected on sheet pan. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Located at bar area at Employee handwash sink area, creating a sanitary nuisance. Operator stated he will contact a plumber to extend the pipe.
29-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At Employee handwash sink in bar area.
29-03-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over soda fountain on front service line.
35B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled with mold-like substance, rust stains inside and outside of machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile over dry storage rack in back kitchen. Adjacent to keg Walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple Ceiling tiles and air vents inside kitchen area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Two cutting boards stored below prep table in back kitchen area. Employee removed cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered personal drink on service line in back kitchen. Operator removed drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers on front line cook.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside of Microwave door peeling on front line cook. Far right microwave above sauce Reach in cooler. Two cutting boards inside kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oreo cookie crumbs and boxes of jello on floor of liquor room. Operator removed food from floor during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoops touching produce inside Reach in cooler on front line cook. Employee removed handles during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of microwaves on front line cook area soiled.
22-08-4
15
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing 2 employee trainings
53B-13-5
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. Print for management to sign and some employees sign.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By walk in cooler
36-36-4
78
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
55
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm discussed with operator to use three compartment sink with sanitizer to sanitize dishes.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: one side reading ambient 48 f cook beef 48 f cut ham 47 f beef 47 operator placed in freezer 2nd temp all went down to 43 f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 10 employees
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler
05-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler bar cooler door side cracked.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar area.
29-49-6
50
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 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” 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 Tampa?
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 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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