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APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

20090 CORTEZ BLVD · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3466739
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8777736
DBPR license3700913

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. spinach and artichoke dip (47F – Cold Holding) operator states reach in cooler was in defrost mode. Operator took temperatures at 11:30am and all food was under 41F. Employee placed dip in walk in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 2

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.