APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
5779 E FOWLER AVE · TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County · FL 33617
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High 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. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Manager primed the machine and retested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a server place dirty dishes in the dish machine and grabbed clean dishes without washing hands in between. Manager spoke with employee regarding proper handwashing. Discussed the importance of proper handwashing with the manager. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in expo drink area 1 fly in dish area 1 fly in prep area 1 fly in bar **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, or other pests. 1 live spider in dish area 1 dead frog by three compartment sink **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on to-go single service lids 1 live on shelf under expo line 1 live under steam table on cooks line 1 live on oil container in dry storage **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink next to the three compartment sink with no paper towels. Manager added paper towels to dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink next to the three compartment sink with no soap. Manager added soap to dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 17
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed old food debris build up on the exterior of the dish machine. **Warning**
28-02-4Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed the drain to the walk in cooler and freezer draining on the floor due to a clogged drain behind the soda bibs. Observed the hose to the beer tap draining on the floor. Manager cleaned drain so that it is no longer over flowing. Manager corrected the drain so it's no longer draining on the floor in the bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tile cove moulding by the walk in cooler and next to the reach in cooler by the frying station. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with deep cut marks. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 13 dead roaches by the ice machine next to the service area. 52 dead roaches under expo line 1 dead above expo line 1 dead in dish area 3 dead under handwashing sink 14 dead behind cooking equipment on cooks line 2 dead under heat lamp on cooks line 6 dead on cooks line 8 dead under prepsink 2 dead by mop sink 2 dead in dry storage 1 dead on oil container in dry storage **Warning**
16-01-4Basic – Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed a dish machine with no data plate. Advised manager to contact his dish machine maintenance company to receive a new one. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink with no lid placed on shelf under prep table but above clean dishes. Manager removed drink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees lunch boxes on the counter next to the ice machine. Manager had employee remove the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet stacked pans in the dish prep area. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors behind the cooking equipment with old food debris and build up grease. Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in broken tile in front of the walk in cooler used to store alcoholic beverages. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in a reach in cooler on the cook line where ice cream is stored. **Warning**
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 unsealed wooden shelves being used the storage area outside by the dumpster. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris and grease build up behind and in between cooking equipment on the cook line. Observed soiled gaskets in the reach in coolers on the cook line and the walk in cooler. Observed handles soiled with build up grease on the reach in cooler on the cook line next to the frying station. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers with old labels with the clean dishes on the dish rack next to the dish machine. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid being open. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed the storage area by the dumpster being unorganized with linens and boxes stored on the floor. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:00 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 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.