Brooksville, Hernando County

APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

20090 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville, FL 34601

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 6, 2026
City
Brooksville
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 6, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 15, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-12-4

Detail 24306262

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Removed in dishwashing area closest to kitchen entrance. Operator stated a replacement sink has been ordered and is scheduled to be replaced. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24306263

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked together on storage shelf with water droplets inside. Discussed with operator. Warning

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 24111476

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Discussed with operator.

14-33-4

Detail 24111477

Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to the left of the dishmachine storing cleaned and sanitized containers.

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 23754878

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese (51F), chicken corn dog (53F), rice (53F), chicken wings (53F), and beer cheese (51F) in Traulsen combo unit, reach in cooler side. Not prepared or portioned today. Per operator stored in unit overnight. Observed standing water in bottom of unit. See Stop Sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23754874

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese (51F), chicken corn dog (53F), rice (53F), chicken wings (53F), and beer cheese (51F) in Traulsen combo unit, reach in cooler side. Not prepared or portioned today. Per operator stored in unit overnight. Observed standing water in bottom of unit. See Stop Sale. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23754876

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

16-23-4

Detail 23754873

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23754877

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Traulsen combo unit, reach in cooler side, in kitchen. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23754871

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn gasket on top drawer of reach in cooler opposite fryers in kitchen. 2. Observed torn door gasket on door of Traulsen reach in freezer and fridge combo, reach in freezer side next to fryers in kitchen. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23754872

Basic - Ice buildup in Traulsen combo unit, reach-in freezer in kitchen. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23754875

Basic - Standing water in bottom of Traulsen reach in freezer and fridge combo, reach-in-cooler side in kitchen. Warning

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23348749

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. spinach and artichoke dip (47F - Cold Holding) operator states reach in cooler was in defrost mode. Operator took temperatures at 11:30am and all food was under 41F. Employee placed dip in walk in freezer to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 23348750

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine

36-73-4

Detail 23348751

Basic - Floor has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer.

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 22293526

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); sirloin steak (47F - Cold Holding) raw beef Pattie's (44F - Cold Holding); tomato basil soup (50F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beef (47F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding) , all moved to freezer or ice bags put on top Sirloin down to 41F, shrimp 39F, raw beef Pattie's 40F, sliced roast beef 34f. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 22293525

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-16-4

Detail 21734178

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Vertical freezer and cooler on end of cook line

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 21240697

Basic - Ceiling intake vents soiled with accumulated dust,

23-03-4

Detail 21240699

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, * bump timer on cooks line *Top of steamer prep area *Top of cooks line by microwave Operator had cooks line cleaned before lunch Corrected On-Site

14-52-4

Detail 21240698

Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning Storage bin in prep area. Operator had containers cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 20879787

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker at the splitter attachment to the hose

36-37-5

Detail 20879786

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling, floors and shelving unit in single service item storage room. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area in disrepair. Multiple ceiling vents in kitchen area soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20879783

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer. Significant ice build up in walk in freezer

22-16-4

Detail 20879785

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Vertical reach in freezer on cook line Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 20879784

Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical reach in freezer on cook line

Aug 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-32-5

Detail 20438740

Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over tall reach in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 20438743

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of cooks line on the server side.

22-16-4

Detail 20438742

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line reach in cooler

08B-17-4

Detail 20438741

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.unwashed mushrooms over lemons and limes