Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa
10606 Sheldon Rd, Tampa, FL 33626
This Applebee's location in Tampa has averaged 5.7 violations per inspection across 28 inspections since 2016, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations were cited in at least 6 inspections, indicating a recurring systemic issue with staff illness documentation and management protocols. Consumer advisory violations and shell stock handling violations also appeared multiple times across the inspection history. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation was documented on June 1, 2017, involving cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 resulted in 12 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, chemical storage, consumer advisory, food contact surfaces, and shell stock requirements, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: January 29, 2026
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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 January 29, 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, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa had?
- Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 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 January 29, 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 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.
- Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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