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APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT

7995 113 ST · SEMINOLE · Pinellas County · FL 33772

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3486107
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8836287
DBPR license6217525

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority22-41-4

High 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. 0ppm, chlorine bucket empty, staff replaced and primmed machine 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly next to soda syrup dispenser 1 live fly next to dish machine 7 live flies next to beer taps at bar **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Deli cooler – cut leafy greens (60F – Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (61F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (61F – Cold Holding); corn salsa (62F – Cold Holding); pico (60F – Cold Holding), manager discarded **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler on line- cut leafy greens (60F – Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (61F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (61F – Cold Holding); corn salsa (62F – Cold Holding); pico (60F – Cold Holding); chicken (47F – Cold Holding); yogurt (45F – Cold Holding). Yogurt and chicken held less than 4 hours, moved to freezer. Remaining items held in cooler overnight with no temperatures taken today, manager discarded. Per manager, deli cooler across from fryers has been having issues holding temperature **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled at bar **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Deli cooler across from fryers reading 62F ambient temp. All time/temperature control for safety foods removed **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to soda syrup dispenser **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor mats in kitchen beginning to separate at seams and release from concrete **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease behind equipment on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic08B-74-1

Basic – Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Three bags of water softener salt stored outside on ground next to mop sink, manager moved to storage shed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.