Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
5779 E Fowler Ave, Temple Terrace, FL 33617 · Permanent Food Service · License 3910544
What drove the grade
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in storage area.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 12 routine inspection6 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 12, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a seasoning container. Manager removed.
Fixed on the spot
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in storage area.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed food debris build up in the microwave interior.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed food debris build up in the broiler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed food debris build up on the microwave exterior.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.