St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

4700 4 ST N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 Intermediate
Jan 30, 2026
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

41-17-4

Detail 24337997

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle observed in office containing purple liquid. Manager identified as sanitizer and labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 24337994

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged with food prep missing beard guard.

36-73-4

Detail 24337995

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with heavy accumulation of grease and food debris under cook-line.

23-03-4

Detail 24337996

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hinges on reach-in coolers across from cook-line soiled with heavy accumulation of grease.

22-16-4

Detail 24337992

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of northern most reach-in cooler across from cook-line soiled with debris. Drawers to reach-in cooler under chargrill soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 24337990

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water located in northern most reach-in cooler across from cook-line. Repeat Violation

29-19-4

Detail 24337993

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain in the center of the cook-line slow draining. Standing water observed during inspection.

29-11-4

Detail 24337991

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath hand wash sink located at front bar.

Jul 1, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-02-7

Detail 23846769

High Priority - 1 live fly in warewashing area. Fly did not land on food or food contact surfaces.

03B-01-6

Detail 23846765

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From cooks line char-griller. a. cooked chicken breast (90F - Hot Holding) Operator discarded chicken. Discussed utilizing Time as a Public Health Control as an option. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23846767

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter without vacuum breaker.

14-11-5

Detail 23846770

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Storage rack in ware washing area is rusted.

22-16-4

Detail 23846768

Basic - Reach-in cooler across from char-grilled interior is soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23846766

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar area.

Jan 21, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23490310

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles holes soiled with syrup build up in bar area.

22-20-5

Detail 23490307

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of black mold like substance in interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 23490309

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Heavy build up of limescale and food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 23490308

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and cooler pull out drawers soiled with food debris through kitchen line.

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 23368785

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 23368786

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

31A-09-4

Detail 23368788

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink outside walk in cooler blocked by trash can. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23368784

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

36-34-5

Detail 23368782

Basic - Ceiling, ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris and grease in kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 23368787

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind cook line.

24-18-4

Detail 23368789

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean silverware by ice machine stored with food contact surfaces upright.

21-38-4

Detail 23368783

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

28-26-5

Detail 22799408

High Priority - During inspection observed wastewater backing up through floor drains.

35A-02-6

Detail 22799406

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at cook line.

03A-02-5

Detail 22799411

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Location: at cook line salad reach in fridge Initial temp at time 2:00pm a. 47F (cold holding) manger put in walk in cooler Re-temp at 1:00pm Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 22799409

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

29-19-4

Detail 22799405

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. During inspection observed water from floor drain near reach in cooler. Draining very slow. Manager was able to get water to drain during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 22799407

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water from mop sink. During inspection observed water from mop sink near reach in cooler. Draining very slow. Manager was able to get water to drain during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 22799410

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at Hand washing sink.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 15Total: 17

22-41-4

Detail 22523804

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. 0ppm, chemical sanitizer empty, operator replaced, 50ppm Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22523800

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Broiler interior soiled. Stove surface soiled with grease and food residue Soda gun nozzles soiled at bar Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 22523816

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22523807

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

24-07-4

Detail 22523815

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Silverware in basket at service counter not inverted

36-03-4

Detail 22523812

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk beer cooler

36-73-4

Detail 22523803

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer. Under cook line Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22523802

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22523810

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22523813

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in cinnamon sugar mixture Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22523809

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cook line Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22523801

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled. Accumulation of grease under flat top and sides for fryers Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22523811

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 22523806

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

29-19-4

Detail 22523808

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Next to mop sink. Under dish machine

08B-12-5

Detail 22523805

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 22523814

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 21847585

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled on soda machine at servers station Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 21847579

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside and on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-37-5

Detail 21847574

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles over bar area, discussed requirements and replacement options with operator

14-09-4

Detail 21847573

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21847576

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

36-17-5

Detail 21847580

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in walk-in cooler and on cook line

08B-38-4

Detail 21847583

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of frozen food on floor of walk-in freezer, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21847572

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-01-5

Detail 21847577

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in croutons, rice noodles, operator corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21847582

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cook line soiled

23-03-4

Detail 21847581

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on coolers on cook line. Hood filters soiled. Accumulation of grease on gas lines behind cook line. Accumulation of grease on sides of grill and stove Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 21847575

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage over food in reach-in freezer, operator removed Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 21847578

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee began cutting lettuce without prior washing, employee corrected procedures Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21847584

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in reach in freezer not covered

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21365030

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler across fryers: diced tomatoes 47 degrees F. Other foods temped appropriately. Operator replaced tomatoes and voluntarily discarded out of temperature diced tomatoes. Walk-in cooler: Coleslaw 44 degrees F, bruschetta 44 degrees F. Other foods temped appropriately. Per operator foods were at 41 degrees F less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved foods to walk-in freezer. Re-temps: coleslaw re-temp 39 degrees F , bruschetta 40 degrees F Reach-in cooler across grill: sour cream 49 degrees F, coleslaw 46 degrees F. Per operator temperatures were taken less than 4 hours ago and were at 41 degrees F. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-19: Walk-in cooler: Cole slaw 41F, diced tomatoes 42F Reach in cooler across from grill: sour cream 46F, Cole slaw 48F, diced tomatoes 45F; operator placed items in walk in to cool down, retemp sour cream 42F, Cole slaw 38F, diced tomatoes 45FTime Extended Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21365028

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-19: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21365029

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-19: Time Extended

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

03D-01-5

Detail 21206913

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Top portion of reach-in cooler across fryer: Shredded cheddar blend at 11:58 prepared at 10:58 50 degrees F re-temp at 1, 49 degrees F. Container filled to the brim with no lid on food. Discussed with operator to moved to walk-in cooler. Operate placed cheese in walk-in freezer. Re-temp 39 degrees F Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21206919

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler across fryers: diced tomatoes 47 degrees F. Other foods temped appropriately. Operator replaced tomatoes and voluntarily discarded out of temperature diced tomatoes. Walk-in cooler: Coleslaw 44 degrees F, bruschetta 44 degrees F. Other foods temped appropriately. Per operator foods were at 41 degrees F less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved foods to walk-in freezer. Re-temps: coleslaw re-temp 39 degrees F , bruschetta 40 degrees F Reach-in cooler across grill: sour cream 49 degrees F, coleslaw 46 degrees F. Per operator temperatures were taken less than 4 hours ago and were at 41 degrees F. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21206917

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of cook line. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21206909

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink of bar used as dump sink for smoothie mix. Discussed proper use with operator. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21206915

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21206910

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin of kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21206914

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

14-09-4

Detail 21206908

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of cook line. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21206916

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 of scooper touching almonds in container on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-06-5

Detail 21206918

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle scooper touching shredded cheddar blend in reach-in cooler of cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21206911

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with black mold-like substance on reach-in cooler of cook line across fryer. Base components of soda fountain in server's area Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21206912

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish pit area Floors soiled in dish pit area Warning

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 20992967

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheddar rolls (80F - Cold Holding) Discussed moving to reach in cooler during time of inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 20992962

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stove top has accumulation of food residue -grill top has accumulation of grease -reach in cooler adjacent of cooks line has accumulation of food residue -draw with tortillas has accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20992961

Basic - -Ice buildup at walk-in freezer door. -reach in freezer at cooks line

14-01-5

Detail 20992964

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to scoop items in reach in freezer at cooks line Operator moved bowl during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20992960

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance at back prep area.

14-09-4

Detail 20992965

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station in kitchen Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20992968

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack

36-73-4

Detail 20992963

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease -standing water in dish washing area Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20992969

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -display bottoms at prep station in kitchen -salamander has accumulation of grease -microwaves handles have accumulation of food residue

21-12-4

Detail 20992966

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -at bar

Sep 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 20523115

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting board at prep station -reach in cooler next to fryer has accumulation of food residue -reach in cooler adjacent of fryers has accumulation of food residue

41-17-4

Detail 20523117

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with oil Operator labeled during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 20523119

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -ice bucket at ice machine Operator inverted during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20523121

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station Operator replaced cutting boards during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20523114

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease

14-69-4

Detail 20523116

Basic - Ice buildup behind reach in cooler at condiments

10-01-5

Detail 20523120

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -spoon handle in cooked rice Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20523118

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in freezer next to fryer has accumulation of food debris -grease buildup in the corners of taco holder drawer -salamander has accumulation of grease and food residue -hood filters have accumulation of grease -drip pan has accumulation of food residue -sides of grills in kitchen have accumulation of grease

29-49-6

Detail 20523113

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar area Repeat Violation