APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
15090 N DALE MABRY HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33618
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High 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. Testing at 0ppm. Discussed with manager to set up three compartment sink until Dish machine is fixed. Manager contacted Dish machine maintenance company for repairs during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled. Inside of 2 soda gun nozzles soiled at bar area. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Ari. **Warning**
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar area. Manager posted sign during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind Dish machine soiled. Wall and floor behind front line soiled with foos debris. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:30 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.