Applebee`s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
4040 Lagniappe Way, Tallahassee, FL 32317 · Permanent Food Service · License 4703646
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 complaint inspection3 high priority (fixed by the Nov 6 follow-up), 2 intermediate, 1 basic-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 6, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Salmon 47f, shrimp 48f, sausage 48f temped at 315pm. In drawer since 9am, may have risen from lunch rush 1 hr earlier per operator. Re-temped at 4pm no change in temperature.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Salmon 47f, shrimp 48f, sausage 48f temped at 315pm. In drawer since 9am, may have risen from lunch rush 1 hr earlier per operator. Re-temped at 4pm no change in temperature. See Stop Sale.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. Tested 0ppm.
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Walls and floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.