APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
17500 S TAMIAMI TRAIL · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34287
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dip well in bar with black mold like substance around waterline where ice cream scoops are put. Observed bartender removing utensils, putting in dish to be washed, and emptying dip well. Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dip well.**Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets through out kitchen area with food and mold like substance on them. Observed operator starting to clean gaskets **Corrective Action Taken**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on drying table in bar area.
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine, inside top lip with mold like substance on it. Observed operator cleaning lip of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen behind door handles of reach ins and walk in, food debris build up. Observed employee starting the cleaning process. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed a chef knife, a whisk and a bag scraper on top of cardboard on dry storage with a clip board sitting on top. Observed operator removing said items and putting into dish to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed at soda station, behind dispensing handle, black mold like substance.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:25 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.