APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
4651 COMMERCIAL WAY · SPRING HILL · Hernando County · FL 34606
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (52F – Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding) in drawers of salad reach-in cooler to the right of the dessert reach-in freezer on the cook line. Operator stated items had been in the reach-in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator moved to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drawer and chip container on cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Discussed cleaning frequency with operator. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 2
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet on wrist preparing salad and employee cutting vegetables with a watch on their wrist. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation while cutting vegetables in prep area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:24 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.