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APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

5908 18 ST · ELLENTON · Manatee County · FL 34222

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 21, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3689684
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13615316
DBPR license5105013

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5-10 flying insects around stored soda syrups storage in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato slicer soiled in prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed fan guards on walk in food cooler soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on tray with food in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed employee food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic38-12-4

Basic – Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed lights missing end caps throughout prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish racks soiled in dish washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple seasoning containers without label stored above prep table. Manager labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
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.