Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa
Last inspected:
3920 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33614Part of: Applebees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa has accumulated 193 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.4 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. In December 2024, inspectors conducted four consecutive emergency order callbacks over two days, finding continued non-compliance with violations including improper ventilation, missing consumer advisories, and chemical storage issues. Top recurring violations involve ventilation (20 citations), consumer advisory failures (17), and improper chemical storage (16).
Most recent closure: December 5, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
6.4
violations / inspection
6.4 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025001841 | $400.00 | Dec 5, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa under active enforcement?
- Records show 5 emergency order inspections between December 5, 2024 and December 6, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa last inspected?
- Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa last shut down?
- Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa was last shut down on December 5, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- 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: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa had?
- Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 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 February 5, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 $400.00 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 $400.00 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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