Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

4700 4 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33703

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3338917
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8358176
DBPR license6213374

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 Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, chemical sanitizer empty, operator replaced, 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Broiler interior soiled. Stove surface soiled with grease and food residue Soda gun nozzles soiled at bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 15

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Silverware in basket at service counter not inverted

#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk beer cooler

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer. Under cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic10-01-5

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 handle in cinnamon sugar mixture **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled. Accumulation of grease under flat top and sides for fryers **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#13Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Next to mop sink. Under dish machine

#14Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)

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