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APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

15090 N DALE MABRY HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33618

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 25, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3571700
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10728204
DBPR license3911915

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator set up three-compartments sink to manually sanitize food contact surfaces, and contacted dish machine service company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. A unopened bottle drink stored in drinking ice bin at bar. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice bin. Employee moved handle up. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#3Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from faucet in prep sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.