Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa
Last inspected:
15090 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33624Part of: Applebees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022036381 | $160.00 | May 25, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Applebee's 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
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 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
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa last inspected?
- Applebee's 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 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa had?
- Applebee's 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 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa find?
- Applebee's 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 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Applebee's 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 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa been fined?
- Applebee's 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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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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