Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

10606 Sheldon Rd, Tampa, FL 33626

American

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (118F - Hot Holding); soup (118F - Hot Holding) Items reheated to 165 for 15 seconds. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splint with no back flow protection device.

29-34-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.

22-20-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle soiled in On freezer, refrigerator on cooks line. Chef cleaned door handles. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on reach in cooler cutting board. Manager removed and properly stored drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the bottom of reaching cooler on Cook's line.

14-69-4

Feb 10, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwaves on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Feb 5, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwaves on cooks line. **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cooks line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating food on cooks line. **Warning**

12B-02-4

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Dish machine drain clogged with food and draining to ground. Operator vacuumed out debris. Once dish machine was ran again drain was slowly draining. **Warning**

29-19-4

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on left end cook line Cold holding: shredded cheese 46 F, butter 48 F, diced cooked chicken 47 F, sour cream 47 F. Reach-in cooler on right end cook line Cold holding: coleslaw 50 F, diced tomato 58 F, shredded cheese 50 F, cut lettuce 46 F. Operator contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Reach-in cooler on left end cook line Cold holding: shredded cheese 41 F, butter 40F, diced cooked chicken 41F, coleslaw 40 F. Reach-in cooler on right end cook line Cold holding: diced tomato 50 F, corn salsa 41-52 F, shredded cheese 42-57F, cut lettuce 46-51F. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on left end cook line Cold holding: shredded cheese 46 F, butter 48 F, diced cooked chicken 47 F, sour cream 47 F. Reach-in cooler on right end cook line Cold holding: coleslaw 50 F, diced tomato 58 F, shredded cheese 50 F, cut lettuce 46 F. Operator contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Employee starts to clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at bar. **Warning**

29-11-4

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line: Cold holding: Coleslaw 47 F, butter 53 F, fresh salsa 45 F, corn salsa 47 F, diced tomato 48 F. Operator placed items in ice at time of inspection. Re temp: Coleslaw 41 F, butter 50 F, fresh salsa 40 F, corn salsa 41 F, diced tomato 47 F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar.

31B-04-4

Jun 2, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease. Cheese melter on cook line.

22-08-4

Oct 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

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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 Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four 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 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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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