Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa
Last inspected:
15090 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618Part 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.
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Applebees 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) |
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
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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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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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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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