Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

4006 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 14, 2026
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative determination recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3700908
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13721083
DBPR license3915708

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches on the cook line in a hot holding unit. Manager began to clean area. Observed 5 live roaches stuck on glue traps Manager removed trap. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 10

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed around 30 dead roaches stuck on glue traps. Manager discarded traps. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in storage area.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed: 1 dead roach on hot holding unit, 1 dead roach under prep table in the back prep area, 1 dead roach on wall above cook line. 1 dead roach in storage room used to store single use service items, 1 dead roach under prep table in waiter service area.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack.

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in cracked tiles on the cooks line.

#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles on the cook line.

#7Basic14-75-7

Basic – Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed a hot holding unit on the cook line in disrepair. No food being stored in unit.

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the air curtains.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food build up on the hot holding unit on the cook line, Manger began to clean Observed dust build up on the heat lamps. Observed grease build on fryers.

#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in clean dish drying rack.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.