Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

2901 66 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3327097
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8346354
DBPR license6211787

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. @12:19 raw shrimp ( 48F – Cold Holding) @ 1:05 raw shrimp 43F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris. Cutting boards soiled with food debris. Soda nozzle gun at bar soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 15

#1Basic14-17-4

Basic – shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In storage area.

#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#3Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine had food debris and lime scale buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Range stove handles soiled on cook line.

#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#6Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Stand up cooler on cook line next to fryers. Multiple lids cracked hanging in dish area.

#9Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor drain soiled/has accumulation of debris. Prep area

#11Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine in back kitchen area

#12Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle touching mushroom. Manager removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line microwave.

#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in coolers soiled with food debris

#15Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Vacuum breaker missing bell cap.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 1:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.