Applebee’s Grill + Bar in Temple Terrace, Florida, closed temporarily after a Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspection on September 19, 2024. The Hillsborough County restaurant received 24 violations, including 5 high-priority issues related to roaches and flying insects.
The initial routine inspection found 24 total violations: five high-priority, two intermediate, and 17 basic. State records showed that a follow-up inspection on September 20 showed 11 remaining violations, keeping the facility closed.
Another review that day found 10 violations, still requiring further inspection. Finally, this Applebee in Temple Terrace was allowed to reopen and resumed normal service on September 23 after meeting standards, with only five violations remaining.
This is What Happened During The Inspection
Live roaches, flying insects, and issues with dishwashing cleaners were among the high-priority violations found during the initial inspection.
Inspectors observed live roaches on single-service lids, under equipment, and in storage areas. Flying insects were seen in food preparation zones and the bar. The dishwashing machine’s food and health-safe cleaner tested at 0 ppm initially.