Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

1388 CAPITAL CIRCLE NW · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32304

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3324210
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8343463
DBPR license4703230

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed dish machine sanitizer at Chlorine 0ppm. Operator primed dish machine to Chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese at 46F on make table at cook line. Employee moved shredded cheese to walk in cooler to reach proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vent above dish machine.

#2Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed mold-like substance in ice scoop holster next to soda machine in front of cook line.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance surrounding soda nozzles in front of cook line.

#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food debris on bottom shelves in reach in cooler and reach in freezer at cook line.

#5Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water on surface of floor drain in between kitchen and dish wash area.

#6Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in hand wash sink not draining in between dishwashing machine and three compartment sink. Per operator plumbing service has been requested to repair hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.