Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
58
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Cape Coral restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw pork in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw hamburgers to speed rack with raw hamburgers in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook adjusting pants and touching shirt while preparing food on cook line. Educated cook to not touch cloths of skin while preparing food. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of wing breading not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave on cook line in disrepair and stand up reach-in freezer gasket tore
14-11-5
58
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler across from deep frier gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
14-69-4
90
May 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soap mildew on soap dispensers in women's restroom. The manager cleaned all soap dispensers in both women's and men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
95
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled chicken (122F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The manager is reheating grilled chicken on stove top. See Reheating Temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
78
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. The manager is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in personal files. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in both restroom doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind plate rack on cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone on prep table. The operator removed cell phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. The manager placed paper towels in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in dishwashing area.
38-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The wiping cloth was removed from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
67
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar.
How does Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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