APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
5908 18 ST · ELLENTON · Manatee County · FL 34222
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-02-7High 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**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato slicer soiled in prep area. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – 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**
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed fan guards on walk in food cooler soiled. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – 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**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**
38-12-4Basic – Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed lights missing end caps throughout prep area. **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish racks soiled in dish washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:16 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.