Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Clearwater
Last inspected:
5110 E Bay Dr, Clearwater, FL 33764Part of: Applebees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Clearwater has 30 inspections on record between 2016 and March 2026, documenting 217 total violations — an average of 7.2 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included handwashing procedure failures, employee health reporting violations, improper chemical storage, food contact surface contamination, and approved food source violations. Handwashing and food contact surface violations appeared across multiple inspections. A warning was issued following the February 20, 2024 inspection, which documented four high-priority violations including management awareness, employee health reporting, handwashing procedures, and approved food source issues. The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 identified one intermediate and two basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 6 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Clearwater last inspected?
- Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Clearwater had?
- Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Clearwater has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Clearwater find?
- Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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