Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
8537 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654 · Permanent Food Service · License 6102511
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 6 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-9
- Administrative complaint on Nov 6Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score71
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 6, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed Cut Tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding); Rice (48°F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (48°F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler drawer in fry side underneath cooler. Operator iced products down.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
10 rodent droppings found in enclosed outdoor storage shed near dumpster area on floor. Operator started to remove, clean, and sanitize area.
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Basic3
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed hood filters to the right side of the cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside and handle missing from shed door.
Door will not fully close when shut.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in outside shed.
Roof wood is rotting from water damage due to leaks.
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.