APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

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. Manager tested in use dish machine, sanitizer tested 0 ppm, sanitizer bucket was completely empty, sanitizer bucket was replaced, cook on line was able to prime machine, tested 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 16 cups of Tomato Basil Soup 55°/ 8 cups Queso Dip 56° Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato basil soup 16 cups, 55° - per GM in unit from previous day Queso Dip 8 cups , 56°; per manager in cooler from previous day Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Containers holding wing sauce in well on line has old food debris in and around pans Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen and above dish Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cart at wait station area next to napkins and to go products Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to ice machine falls off when opened. Door broken Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water on cooks line across Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under and behind fryers cooks line Floor heavily soiled in walk-in-freezer

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to walk-in-freezer Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler on cooks line across from grill has exposed insulation on both doors Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink not posted at prep area Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Container to breading container is heavily soiled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of drawer (previously holding chips) is heavily soiled with old food debris

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at hand sink in prep area

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of reach in cooler and freezer next to cooks line. Interior of low boys soiled Chip drawer soiled Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. in walkway to kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On shelf under prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of reach in cooler on cooks line has exposed insulation - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple broken tiles throughout walk in cooler and walk in freezer and beer walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Broken tiles in walkway to kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All 3 microwaves on cooks line Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Between far left make table next to ice cream cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water inside of reach-in-cooler. Under pans on top of reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing or in disrepair by to-go side door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, Tiles on cooks line heavily soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior doors of cooler across from grill has exposed insulation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of low boy heavily soiled Interior of drawer holding chips on line soiled Interior of freezer end of cooks line soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (49F - Cold Holding). In cooler less than 4 hours. Moved to another unit to cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board medium Pan riser's Drawer with chips on cooklie Grill and other equipmentWarning Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop tomatoes. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Expo line dish area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In cheese in the make cooler. Manager stood it up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90F , manager removed the second pan and placed pan in the hot well. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in on cook line. Attempt to repair, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front service line equipment ,gaskets and surrounding area of equipment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line and dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen Heavy dust on ceiling tiles and wall at pass through window Ceiling tiles soiled on cooks line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation to inside doors to broiler cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse, per operator pastas have been in the drawers on the cooks line overnight Fettuccini 50° - Penne Pasta 48°; advised operator to not pack pasta too much, this way they can allow for adequate air flow

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees, Fettuccini 50° - 4 lbs Penne Pasta - 48° 5 lbs, per operator in drawers overnight,

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cut boards stained on front line

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.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of Dish machine heavily soiled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, cooks line

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to boards on line

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cook line prep table Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cooks line soiled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler across from flat top has exposed insulation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of salad drawers soiled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by fryer - CORRECTED Wall soiled by dish machine Wall soiled behind cooking equipment

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under 3 compartment sink

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by hose at back door - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave soiled on cooks line Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation interior door to several units on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of drawers on cooks line has food debris Upright freezer end of cooks line is heavily soiled with food debris - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind and under dish machine Wall soiled end of cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink leaking from faucet and bar - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Time Extended

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. 0 ppm. Primed recheck 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Green hose attached at hose Bibb by rear door. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Closest to dish area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Replaced in January 2021, recommended annually.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 73 degree water in mens restroom.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in sauce

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Serving dishes on top shelf of cookline.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls soiled, ceiling soiled.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Grout lines low on cookline. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cookline middle cooler.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cookline. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 44°

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray stored with liquor bottles at front bar Spray bottles of cleaner stored on hand sink at front bar. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb next to walk-in cooler door

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in prep area

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on shelf with single serve items in dry storage area Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Missing grout throughout entire kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under fryers Hood filters

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in cooler