Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa

Last inspected:

15090 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

Part of: Applebees Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

This Applebee's location in Tampa operated without emergency closures across 24 inspections between [earliest date] and December 2, 2025, but accumulated 176 total violations—averaging 7.3 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared in 8 of the past 8 inspections reviewed, including recurring citations for consumer advisories, hand washing, employee health reporting, and chemical storage. A complaint inspection on August 6, 2024 documented 6 high-priority violations across employee health, chemical control, and food contact surfaces; that same inspection also cited shell stock requirements and toxic substance control issues. The facility received a disciplinary action with $160 in fines. Most recent inspections on November 20, 2025 and December 2, 2025 resulted in a warning and callback compliance, respectively, with the December inspection citing consumer advisory violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
182Violations
0Closures
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 7.3 violations / inspection 7.3 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2022036381 $160.00 May 25, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa last inspected?
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa had?
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa find?
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa been fined?
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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