VENICE, Sarasota County

APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR

4329 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, VENICE, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
May 26, 2026
City
VENICE
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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 26, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-02-4

Detail 24602624

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

May 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 24582941

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents on the cook line soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 24582942

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the wall and hood filters beginning to drip grease.

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-43-4

Detail 23852324

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink at bar at 000 parts per million quaternary sanitizer. Operator drained and refilled sink Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23852325

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzle of soda gun at bar has mold-like substance.

16-21-4

Detail 23852326

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Total: 5

11-07-5

Detail 23454286

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-05-4

Detail 23454289

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

16-62-1

Detail 23454290

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

11-26-1

Detail 23454288

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operator Employee Health Agreement

53B-13-5

Detail 23454287

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.

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 23050615

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items at under grill draw cooler: 26 orders steaks (48F - Cold Holding); 10lbs chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); 18lbs pork ribblets (51F - Cold Holding); 7 lbs salmon (53F - Cold Holding); 8 orders ribs (50F - Cold Holding); 1.5 lbs shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); 34 orders burgers (50F - Cold Holding); 6 lbs cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23050608

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items at under grill draw cooler: steaks (48F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); pork ribblets (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (53F - Cold Holding); ribs (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); burgers (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-07-5

Detail 23050611

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

11-05-4

Detail 23050614

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23050598

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23050613

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. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23050612

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat 2-9-24Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 23050607

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area at wait station. Warning

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-11-4

Detail 22631560

Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured at bar.