How many health inspections has APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR had?

APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR ever been shut down?

No, APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR?

The most frequently cited violations at APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

1465 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, Clearwater, FL 33759

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT PARTNERS FLORIDA LLC · License: SEA6214066

APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR in Clearwater, FL has 24 inspections on record with 154 total violations (6.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

154Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 9, 2025

Inspection History (24)

May 9, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Nov 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Nov 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Aug 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

Nov 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Nov 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 2, 2020 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 29, 2020 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

May 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Nov 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Apr 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Jan 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 17, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR had?: APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR ever been shut down?: No, APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR?: The most frequently cited violations at APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

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