APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
4000 PARK BLVD · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Will email DBPR Form 5030-165. Big 6 Foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle diffusers at wait station soiled. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to provide proof of employee training. **Warning**
Basic 4
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in stand-alone freezer on cooks line. **Warning**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching diced chicken on cooks line. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler located in bar area, interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers in bar area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:51 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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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.