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
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 small flying insects in kitchen near mop sink, ice machine, dry storage, and front wait station area. Observed 5 small flying insects in bar near fruit and alcohol bottles on shelf. Did not observe flies landing on food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (45F – Cold Holding); Pico (47F – Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in salad station reach-in cooler on cook line near fryers. Operator stated items had been on cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator removed and discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (45F – Cold Holding); Pico (47F – Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in salad station reach-in cooler on cook line near fryers. Operator stated items had been on cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator removed and discarded. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to the mop sink faucet. Discussed with operators. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chip drawer and container soiled with heavy accumulation of grease and food debris on cook line. Discussed cleaning frequencies. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:14 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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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.