Safety Harbor, Pinellas County

APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

1465 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, Safety Harbor, FL 33759

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 6, 2026
City
Safety Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 24558264

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. 10 ppm chlorine. Bucket changed- retest 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24558265

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked beef 48 F, Cooked beef 45 F , ham 46 F in cooler opposite grill . Temperatures taken this day. Manager moved food to walk in cooler - shredded cheddar 45-47 F in cold holding unit - cooked chicken 44 F, cooked onions in drawer 44-45 F in drawers under grill - Corrective Action Taken

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-07-5

Detail 24348521

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees trained through touched raw chicken with hand and glove then touched food container without removing glove and washing hands . Reviewed with manager and employee . Employee removed glove and washed hands . Container brought to dishwashing area to clean Corrective Action Taken

53B-09-4

Detail 24348519

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.

16-21-4

Detail 24348522

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine on the top area . Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24348518

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on prep table in back kitchen area with tray of pasta on table . Manager relocated jackets and cleaned prep table Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 24348520

Basic - Tall double door reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at the cook line

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23763868

Intermediate - Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. Reviewed with manager . Manager discarded cutting board . Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 23763863

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside and exterior warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager

24-08-4

Detail 23763866

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.on shelf on drying shelf . Reviewed with manager

08B-36-4

Detail 23763865

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash from leaking hose to compressor in walk in cooler . Manager placed containers under hose . Manager to schedule service Corrective Action Taken

21-04-4

Detail 23763864

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area . Reviewed with manager . Employee removed wiping cloth Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23763869

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

29-03-4

Detail 23763867

Basic - Water draining from compressor hose in walk in cooler . Manager to schedule service

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

16-21-4

Detail 23348536

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

23-24-4

Detail 23348538

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

14-42-4

Detail 23348540

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Over grill on cook line, removed for cleanimg

51-13-4

Detail 23348539

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator during inspection

23-03-4

Detail 23348535

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled

08B-12-5

Detail 23348537

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in freezer on cook line

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

03D-01-5

Detail 22819024

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale : cooked pasta 82 f 1st temp at 12:30 cooked at 11:30 am 2nd temp at 1:30 pm 79 f did not cool from 135f to 70f within 2 hours.

35A-02-6

Detail 22819027

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flie by back storage area not landing on food

01B-02-5

Detail 22819021

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale : cooked pasta 82 f 1st temp at 12:30 cooked at 11:30 am 2nd temp at 1:30 pm 79 f did not cool from 135f to 70f within 2 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 22819028

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler drawer under flat top grill on cooks line cheese 47 f employee moved cheese to walk in freezer 2nd temp 43 f Cold holding: salad station coleslaw 46 f manager moved to freezer 2nd temp 43 f Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22819026

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-13-4

Detail 22819023

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

23-03-4

Detail 22819025

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket.

08B-12-5

Detail 22819020

Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer Shrimp not covered. On cooks line by salad station.

21-38-4

Detail 22819022

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee removed from floor Corrected On-Site

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22416821

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand up reach in freezer at end of line, bottom shelf soiled. Ice cream freezer.

16-21-4

Detail 22416822

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-36-4

Detail 22416820

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Repairs to pipes in ceiling, ceiling tiles removed for access and not replaced yet.

14-11-5

Detail 22416819

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid. Torn gasket on stand up freezer.

36-73-4

Detail 22416823

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor.

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 22079848

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 chlorine - manager changed container of chlorine - manager set up triple sink - 161 F 700ppm DDBSA / 1875ppm Lactic acid SmartpowerSink and Surface Corrective Action Taken

35A-05-4

Detail 22079849

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found inside hand wash sink in back food preparation area - manager removed roach

35A-02-6

Detail 22079850

High Priority - Two Live, small flying insects in bar area.

35A-03-4

Detail 22079847

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - one dead roach on floor in office entrance

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 21286820

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly observed flying around in kitchen at front line in wait station ally. 2 live flies observed flying around back bar area and entrance to the kitchen.

53B-14-5

Detail 21286823

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. Francisco and Dawantay expired, discussed with operator.

24-05-4

Detail 21286821

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Food processor equipment and squeeze bottles not inverted on storage rack near three compartment sink. Discussed with manager

24-08-4

Detail 21286827

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -3inch 3rd pans on storage rack near three compartment sink, discussed with manager.

36-22-4

Detail 21286826

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -In bar area, pipe in wrong position leaking on floor, discussed with manager

36-73-4

Detail 21286828

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -On cooks line under equipment, in back prep area, inside walk in freezer, and in front line ally. -Drain soiled with buildup of Food in back storage area and near dish machine area.

23-03-4

Detail 21286822

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior/handles of reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cooks line soiled -Exterior of fryers, flat top, and char grill soiled with buildup food debris on cooks line. -Reach in cooler and reach in freezer Gaskets on cooks line soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 21286825

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in cooler and reach in freezer interior shelves soiled.

08B-17-4

Detail 21286824

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cilantro stored over ready to eat shredded carrots, manager moved cilantro to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

Apr 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 21050172

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); pick (46F - Cold Holding); spinach cream sauce (46F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding) all not portioned or prepared today last temperature check at 10am all held at 38F - operator opened freezer door to facilitate the cooling process. Operator contacted technician. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

13-07-4

Detail 21050171

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed watch. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-06-5

Detail 21050170

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cooked rice - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20642937

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees rice at prep line (38-50°F - Cold Holding) operator closed lid to line after lunch rush. Walk-in cooler all at 2:10p: raw chicken near door (43-44°F - Cold Holding); Cooked portioned chicken(44-45°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (44°F - Cold Holding) Operator iced food items. Per operator door was open prior to inspection. Re-temp: raw chicken 39°F, cooked chicken 41°F, shredded cheddar jack 43°F, cooked rice 42°F Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 20642934

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator added one but still one more needed. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 20642936

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. Bartender certification expired in March of 2021

24-05-4

Detail 20642930

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates in dish washing area not inverted. Operator relocated plates. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 20642932

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near entrance to walk-in freezer.

10-06-5

Detail 20642933

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scooper handle touching shredded cheddar jack in sliding door reach-in cooler of cook line. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

36-10-4

Detail 20642931

Basic - Soiled and standing water on floors: behind bar area In walk in cooler

08B-17-4

Detail 20642935

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed oranges over cut and pre-washed carrots in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 20642929

Basic - Water leaking from faucet on sink in dish pit area.