APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
4329 S TAMIAMI TRAIL · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293
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 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items at under grill draw cooler: 26 orders steaks (48F – Cold Holding); 10lbs chicken breast (50F – Cold Holding); 18lbs pork ribblets (51F – Cold Holding); 7 lbs salmon (53F – Cold Holding); 8 orders ribs (50F – Cold Holding); 1.5 lbs shrimp (57F – Cold Holding); 34 orders burgers (50F – Cold Holding); 6 lbs cheese (50F – Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items at under grill draw cooler: steaks (48F – Cold Holding); chicken breast (50F – Cold Holding); pork ribblets (51F – Cold Holding); salmon (53F – Cold Holding); ribs (50F – Cold Holding); shrimp (57F – Cold Holding); burgers (50F – Cold Holding); cheese (50F – Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
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. **Warning**
11-05-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **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. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 2
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat 2-9-24Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area at wait station. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:38 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.