Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water underneath dishwasher.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in frezzer.
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath dishwasher.
29-11-4
86
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor of walk in cooler and on box of food on top shelf of storage racks on right hand side.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula stored in between grills on cooks line. Manger placed spatula at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
90
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly at bar area.
35A-02-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by dishwasher. Manager removed and properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on cook line. 1 live fly beneath sink in dishwashing pit. Approximately 15 live flies in the bar area near beer taps. 3 live flies by drain in bar. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: 1 live fly observed in dish pit area. Operator removed, clean, and sanitized area. 4 live flies in the bar area. 6 live flies on cook line. Operator removed, clean, and sanitized 5 flies on cook line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: 2 live flies under sink in bar area. Will review at next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
86
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on cook line. 1 live fly beneath sink in dishwashing pit. Approximately 15 live flies in the bar area near beer taps. 3 live flies by drain in bar. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: 1 live fly observed in dish pit area. Operator removed, clean, and sanitized area. 4 live flies in the bar area. 6 live flies on cook line. Operator removed, clean, and sanitized 5 flies on cook line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on cook line. 1 live fly beneath sink in dishwashing pit. Approximately 15 live flies in the bar area near beer taps. 3 live flies by drain in bar. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches inside empty reach in cooler beneath grill. Establishment discarded some live roaches, clean and sanitized area. Removed drawers and called pest control for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 egg casing in empty drawer beneath grill on cook line. Discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw burger patties to put them on the grill then grabbed the bread bag. Manager had employee remove gloves and wash hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Adjacent it three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind grill on cook line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. 2 covers adjacent to walk in cooler were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled beneath equipment on cookline. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice builtup on floor of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. Handle touching food in front line reach in cooler. Shredded cheese, buffalo sauce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves on cook line soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface beneath grill on cook-line is heavily soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35B-05-4
29
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken cold hood at 54F. Manager discarded chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes hot holding at 111F. Manager reheated to 178F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 113F. Manager emptied washed and refilled water container. Water temperature at 179F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
67
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Prep cook. Management spoke to employee **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
22-02-4
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 copy to management **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
58
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
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
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
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 Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five 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?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around two 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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